Which of the following best describes why Ethiopia’s resistance to Italian imperialism was successful?(1 point) Responses 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 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 only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.

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The best description of why Ethiopia’s resistance to Italian imperialism was successful is: European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.

Ethiopia's ability to modernize its military and infrastructure, combined with its strategic alliances, contributed significantly to its success in resisting colonization, most notably at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.