Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 12 history Student Textbook PDF

Writers

The textbook is authored & Prepared by:

• Teferi Mekonnen (PhD)
• Tamrat Wasyihun (PhD)

Publisher

Published by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia

Country of Origin

Ethiopia, The content is tailored to the Ethiopian context.

Pages

The textbook contains 290 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 8 MB, available in PDF format

The New Curriculum grade 12 History Student Textbook contains 9 units, they are:

• Unit 1: Development of Capitalism and Nationalism from 1815 to 1914
• Unit 2: Africa and the Colonial Experience (1880s – 1960s)
• Unit 3: Social, Economic, and 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 the 1960s
• Unit 8: Post-1991 Developments in Ethiopia
• Unit 9: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Heritages of Ethiopia

UNIT 1: Development of Capitalism and Nationalism from 1815 to 1914

This unit explores the rise of capitalism as the dominant economic system, the factors that led to the Industrial Revolution, and the growth of nationalism in the 19th century, culminating in the unification of Italy and Germany. It also covers the American Civil War and the "Eastern Question" in the Balkans.

UNIT 2: Africa and the Colonial Experience (1880s – 1960s)

This unit examines the transition from the slave trade to "legitimate trade" and the establishment of colonial empires in Africa. It analyzes African resistance to colonial expansion and the systems of colonial administration implemented by European powers.

UNIT 3: Social, Economic and Political Developments in Ethiopia, Mid, 19th C. to 1941

This unit focuses on the developments in Ethiopia during the 19th and early 20th centuries, including long-distance trade, power struggles, territorial expansion, and the country's external relations.

UNIT 4: Society and Politics in the Age of World Wars, 1914 - 1945

This unit covers the causes, course, and consequences of World War I and II, the Russian Revolution, and the rise of fascism and Nazism during the interwar period.

UNIT 5: Global and Regional Developments Since 1945

This unit examines the aftermath of World War II, the establishment of the United Nations, the post-war global socio-economic recovery, the dynamics of the Cold War, and its impacts on regions like Asia and the Middle East.

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

This unit covers the restoration of imperial rule in Ethiopia, the socio-economic conditions, the consolidation of autocracy, the 1974 revolution and the downfall of the emperor, as well as the reforms and the eventual decline of the Derg regime.

UNIT 7: Africa since the 1960s

This unit explores the road to independence and the rise of independent African states, the political and economic developments in these states, the impact of the Cold War, and the evolution of pan-Africanism.

UNIT 8: Post-1991 Developments in Ethiopia

This unit examines the Transitional Government of Ethiopia, the post-1995 constitutional developments, key socio-economic issues, and Ethiopia's role in peacekeeping missions.

UNIT 9: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Heritages of Ethiopia

This unit defines and examines the unique characteristics of indigenous knowledge in Ethiopia, as well as its relationship with development.

Students will gain an understanding of the following key topics:

• Development and Features of Capitalism: Students will learn about the emergence and evolution of capitalism as the dominant global economic system, exploring its key features, mechanisms, and the theoretical critiques that challenge its principles.
• Impact of the Industrial Revolution: Students will appreciate the technological, organizational, and socio-economic transformations driven by the Industrial Revolution, examining how it reshaped economies, societies, and global trade.
• Growth of Nationalism: Students will recognize the factors contributing to the rise of nationalism, focusing on how it fueled unification movements, particularly in Italy and Germany, and influenced the shaping of modern nation-states.
• Major Historical Events: Students will analyze the causes, course, and significance of key historical events, including the American Civil War and the World Wars, exploring their long-lasting impacts on global politics, society, and economies.
• Slave Trade to Legitimate Trade & Colonialism: Students will examine the transition from the slave trade to "legitimate trade" in Africa, as well as the establishment of colonial empires, highlighting the diverse forms of African resistance to colonialism.
• Social, Economic, and Political Developments in Ethiopia: Students will explore the history of Ethiopia, including the consolidation of central government, territorial expansion, and the country’s external relations, analyzing its development within the African context.
• Post-World War II Dynamics: Students will gain insight into global and regional dynamics in the post-World War II era, such as the Cold War, decolonization movements, and the emergence of independent African states, examining how these events shaped the modern world.
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems of Ethiopia: Students will contextualize Ethiopia's indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritages, considering how these traditions have influenced the country's historical development and continue to shape its present and future trajectories.