Question
Which statement correctly compares differences between Ethiopia's and Siam's resistance to imperialism? (1 point)
Ethiopia was forced to resort to violent resistance to maintain independence, while Siam used diplomacy.
• Ethiopia was threatened with imperialism from France, while Siam was threatened by imperialism from Italy.
Ethiopia signed treaties with neighboring colonies to resist imperialism, but Siam used military force to deter invasion.
Siam emphasized its religious connections to resist imperialism, but Ethiopia emphasized economic connections.
Ethiopia was forced to resort to violent resistance to maintain independence, while Siam used diplomacy.
• Ethiopia was threatened with imperialism from France, while Siam was threatened by imperialism from Italy.
Ethiopia signed treaties with neighboring colonies to resist imperialism, but Siam used military force to deter invasion.
Siam emphasized its religious connections to resist imperialism, but Ethiopia emphasized economic connections.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
"Ethiopia was forced to resort to violent resistance to maintain independence, while Siam used diplomacy."
Explanation: Ethiopia defeated Italy militarily at the Battle of Adwa (1896) to preserve its independence. Siam (Thailand) preserved independence by modernizing and negotiating with Britain and France, using diplomacy and concessions rather than military resistance.
Explanation: Ethiopia defeated Italy militarily at the Battle of Adwa (1896) to preserve its independence. Siam (Thailand) preserved independence by modernizing and negotiating with Britain and France, using diplomacy and concessions rather than military resistance.