Ethiopia
Definition
A country located in the Horn of Africa, known for its ancient civilization and being one of the only African nations to resist European colonialism.
Analogy
Think of Ethiopia as a sturdy, ancient tree in a forest (Africa). While many trees around it were cut down (colonized), this tree managed to stand tall and strong, maintaining its roots (culture and sovereignty).
Related terms
Axumite Empire: An ancient kingdom centered in what is now Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. It was an important trading nation in northeastern Africa.
Menelik II: The Emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to his death in 1913 who successfully resisted European colonization during the Scramble for Africa.
Haile Selassie I: The last emperor of Ethiopia who ruled from 1930 until he was overthrown by a military coup in 1974. He is revered as a messiah figure by Rastafarians.
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Practice Questions (4)
Which of the following explains why Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935?
Which leader of Ethiopia converted the country into a communist regime and faced widespread human rights abuses?
What could be the potential outcome if Ethiopia had not successfully resisted Italian colonization during the Scramble for Africa?
How might WWII have unfolded differently if Italy hadn't invaded Ethiopia in 1935?
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