Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 10 history Student Textbook PDF

Writers

The textbook is authored & Prepared by:

• Tsegaye Zeleke Tufa (PhD)
• Yonas Seifu Desta

Publisher

Published by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia

Country of Origin

Ethiopia, The content is tailored to the Ethiopian context.

Pages

The textbook contains 246 pages, organized into several units that cover a range of topics.

Total Units

The textbook includes 9 units, each focusing on different aspects of topic.

Curriculum

The textbook follows the Ethiopian New Curriculum

File Size

The digital file size of the textbook is 12 MB, available in PDF format

The New Curriculum grade 10 History Student Textbook contains 9 units, they are:

• Unit 1: Development of Capitalism and Nationalism 1815-1914
• Unit 2: Africa & the Colonial Experience(1880s -1960s)
• Unit 3: Social, Economic & Political Developments in Ethiopia mid-19th C. to 1941
• Unit 4: Society and Politics in the Age of World Wars 1914-1945
• Unit 5: Global and Regional Developments Since 1945
• Unit 6: Ethiopia: Internal Developments and External Influences from 1941 to 1991
• Unit 7: Africa Since 1960
• Unit 8: Post-1991 Developments in Ethiopia
• Unit 9: Indigenous Knowledge and Heritages of Ethiopia

Unit 1 - Development of Capitalism and Nationalism 1815-1914

• Examines the features of capitalism, including the role of the Industrial Revolution
• Explores the growth of nationalist movements and the unification of Italy and Germany

Unit 2 - Africa & the Colonial Experience (1880s-1960s)

• Provides a general background on European colonialism in Africa
• Discusses the motives, scramble for Africa, colonial policies, and impacts of colonial rule

Unit 3 - Social, Economic & Political Developments in Ethiopia mid 19th c to 1941

• Covers long-distance trade, the making of the modern Ethiopian state, external aggression, and the patriotic resistance

Unit 4 - Society and Politics in the Age of World Wars 1914-1945

• Examines the causes and consequences of World War I, the Russian Revolution, the League of Nations, the Great Depression, and the rise of fascism

Unit 5 - Global and Regional Developments Since 1945

• Covers the formation, mission, and achievements of the United Nations
• Examines the rise of the superpowers and the onset of the Cold War
• Discusses the situations in Asia during the Cold War period
• Looks at the Non-Aligned Movement and the Arab-Israeli conflict
• Explores the collapse of the Soviet Union

Unit 6 - Ethiopia: Internal Developments and External Influences from 1941 to 1991

• Outlines the major administrative reforms and socio-economic conditions in post-liberation Ethiopia
• Discusses early opposition movements against imperial rule
• Analyzes the Ethiopian Revolution and the fall of the monarchy
• Examines the Ethio-Somalia war, the question of Eritrea, and the fall of the Derg regime

Unit 7 - Africa Since 1960

• Explores the rise of independent states in different regions of Africa
• Covers the struggles for economic independence and major contemporary issues in Africa

Unit 8 - Post- 1991 Developments in Ethiopia

• Discusses the Transitional Government of Ethiopia and the formation of the FDRE
• Examines the hydro-political history of the Nile Basin and development challenges

Unit 9 - Indigenous Knowledge and Heritages of Ethiopia

• Highlights the role and characteristics of indigenous knowledge systems
• Provides an overview of the different types of heritages in Ethiopia

Students will gain understanding in:

• Capitalism and Industrialization: Understanding the key features and impacts of capitalism and industrialization.
• Nationalist Movements in Italy and Germany: Analyzing the role of nationalist movements in the unification of Italy and Germany.
• European Colonialism in Africa: Recognizing the motives, policies, and impacts of European colonialism in Africa.
• Ethiopia in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: Tracing the social, economic, and political developments in Ethiopia during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
• World Wars and Interwar Period: Gaining insights into the major events and consequences of the World Wars and the interwar period.
• Formation and Achievements of the United Nations: Understanding the formation and achievements of the United Nations.
• Cold War Dynamics: Analyzing the global power dynamics and regional conflicts during the Cold War period.
• Post-1941 Ethiopia: Tracing the major political, economic, and social changes in post-1941 Ethiopia.
• Post-1991 Ethiopia: Recognizing the challenges and developments in post-1991 Ethiopia.
• Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage in Ethiopia: Appreciating the value and diversity of indigenous knowledge and heritages in Ethiopia.