In 1896, it won the Battle of Adwa over Italy, though Italy would take its revenge forty years later.
According to legend, this modern country was ruled by Wainaba until that evil serpent was tricked into eating a poison goat. It includes Lake Tana and Lake Chamo, and its eastern region is the Ogaden Desert. This country also includes the Shewa region, which used to be an autonomous kingdom. In 1887, Shewa won the Battle of Chelenqo, expanding its territory to include the home of French poet Arthur Rimbaud. In 1896, it won the Battle of Adwa over Italy, though Italy would take its revenge forty years later. Before and after Italian control, it was headed by an emperor who claimed to be a descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. This nation also is the homeland of Aida. Name this country formerly known as Abyssinia whose capital is Addis Ababa.
According to legend, this modern country was ruled by Wainaba until that evil serpent was tricked into eating a poison goat.
Ethiopia