Which of the following best describes why Ethiopia’s resistance to Italian imperialism was successful? Pick one answer below.

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

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