Which African leader resisted Italian invasion and secured a victory at the Battle of Adwa in 1896?
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Correct answer: Menelik II
Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia defeated Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa. This victory preserved Ethiopian independence.
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