Which African nation successfully maintained its independence by defeating an Italian invasion at the Battle of Adwa?
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Correct answer: Ethiopia
Ethiopia, under Emperor Menelik II, modernized its military with European technology. The decisive victory at Adwa in 1896 forced Italy to recognize Ethiopia as a sovereign state.
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