Which of the following best describes why Ethiopia's resistance to Italian imperialism was successful?

• European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.
• Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.
• Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land
O Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies

The option that best describes why Ethiopia's resistance to Italian imperialism was successful is: European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.

The correct option is: Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.