At the 1896 Battle of Adwa, which African nation successfully defeated an invading Italian army to ensure its continued independence?
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Ethiopia
The victory at Adwa made Ethiopia the only African nation to successfully resist European colonization during the 'Scramble for Africa' in the late 19th century.
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- Which African country maintained its independence by defeating an invading Italian force at the 1896 Battle of Adwa?