Which statement correctly compares similarities between Ethiopia and Siam’s resistance to imperialism?

1- both nations use military resistance to prevent imperial expansion

2- both nations use diplomatic treaties to prevent imperial expansion

3- both nations used their Christian faith to gain favor with European nations

4- both nations became protectorates after a period of resistance

Neither of these statements accurately compares the similarities between Ethiopia and Siam's resistance to imperialism. However, statement 1 comes closest to being accurate as both Ethiopia and Siam employed military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.

The correct statement that compares similarities between Ethiopia and Siam's resistance to imperialism is option 1: both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.