Question

Which country managed to evade colonization throughout the entire 19th century, experienced a brief period of control by Mussolini's Italy in the 1930s and 1940s, and was under the rule of Emperor Haile Selassie I until 1974?

A) Ethiopia
B) Somalia
C) Eritrea
D) Sudan

Answer 1

The correct answer is Ethiopia (A). Ethiopia was never colonized during the 19th century, was briefly occupied by Italy under Mussolini, and was ruled by Emperor Haile Selassie I until 1974.

Step-by-step explanation:

The country that managed to evade colonization throughout the entire 19th century, experienced a brief period of control by Mussolini's Italy in the 1930s and 1940s, and was under the rule of Emperor Haile Selassie I until 1974 is Ethiopia (A). Ethiopia's notable history includes avoiding European colonization during the scramble for Africa. However, during World War II, Italy occupied Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941.

Emperor Haile Selassie I ruled Ethiopia from 1930 until his deposition in 1974. Whereas other regions like Somalia, Eritrea, and Sudan had different experiences with colonization and their independence movements. Haile Selassie's legacy also extends into the Rastafarian movement, which regards him as a messianic figure.