Battle of Adwa

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/battle-of-adwa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Battle of Adwa?Estimated 73,000-100,000+ soldiers
2. What is the date of battle?March 1, 1896
3. What is the location?Near Adwa, Tigray Region, Ethiopia
4. Why did Ethiopia fight Italy?Because Italy wanted to control Ethiopia after a confusing treaty, and Ethiopia said no.
5. Who was Emperor Menelik II?He was the Ethiopian king who led the army, bought modern weapons, and made a strong plan to win.

Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Geopolitics: The study of the influence of geography on politics and international relations.
Tactical: Relating to the specific methods used to achieve a particular objective, especially in warfare.