Question

Which of the following best describes why Ethiopia’s resistance to Italian imperialism was successful?(1 point)
Responses

Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.
Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.

Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.
Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.

European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.
European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.

Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.
Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.
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Answer 1

European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.

Explanation: Under Menelik II Ethiopia used diplomacy to gain weapons, training, and support from several European powers, modernized its army and infrastructure, and defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa (1896).