The Ethiopian Grade 10 Old Curriculum History contains 8 units:
- Unit 1: Developed Capitalism and Colonialism in the 19th Century
- Unit 2: The Formation of the Modern Ethiopian Empire (1855-1906)
- Unit 3: The Ethiopian Empire and the Emergence of Autocracy (1906-1935)
- Unit 4: African Resistance to Colonialism and the Struggle Against Colonial Rule
- Unit 5: Italo-Ethiopian War (1935-41) and Its Aftermath
- Unit 6: Post Second World War Global Developments
- Unit 7: Africa Since 1945
- Unit 8: Ethiopia from 1941 to 1991
Unit 1: Developed Capitalism and Colonialism in the 19th Century
Explores the rise of capitalism, nationalism, industrial revolution effects, and European colonial rivalries leading to the partition of Africa.
Unit 2: The Formation of the Modern Ethiopian Empire (1855-1906)
Focuses on Ethiopia’s long-distance trade, restoration of imperial power, territorial expansion, and resisting colonial aggression.
Unit 3: The Ethiopian Empire and the Emergence of Autocracy (1906-1935)
Examines political struggles, foreign influence, autocratic rule emergence, and socio-economic reforms in early 20th century Ethiopia.
Unit 4: African Resistance to Colonialism and the Struggle Against Colonial Rule
Covers African anti-colonial resistance, the impact of WWI, the Russian Revolution, and anti-colonial movements between the world wars.
Unit 5: Italo-Ethiopian War (1935-41) and Its Aftermath
Details the causes, events, and consequences of the Italo-Ethiopian War, fascist occupation, patriotic resistance, WWII impacts, and monarchy restoration.
Unit 6: Post Second World War Global Developments
Describes the creation of the UN, Cold War superpowers’ rivalry, global conflicts, and Ethiopia’s role in the Non-Aligned Movement.
Unit 7: Africa Since 1945
Surveys African independence movements, Pan-Africanism, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and challenges faced by new African states.
Unit 8: Ethiopia from 1941 to 1991
Analyzes Ethiopia’s restored monarchy, political crises, the 1974 revolution, military regime, and the shift towards federal democracy.
