JAMB - History (2012 - No. 37)
The survival of Ethiopia as an independent polity was as a result of the
location of the kingdom
alliance with some European powers
strong economic base of the kingdom
introduction of a compulsory military service.
Paliwanag
Ethiopia is characterized by highplateaux, gorges and valleys as well as
semi-desert lowlands which have
protected the country from external
invasion.
semi-desert lowlands which have
protected the country from external
invasion.