Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

According to the author of The Glorious Victories, what made Amda Siyon such a great and important king? How did he embody the values and beliefs of the Ethiopian people as a whole?

You may find it helpful to review the section “African Kingdoms and Empires, ca. 800–1500” in Chapter 10 of your textbook before you begin.