The surrender of Adowa and Aksum, reported by Eric Dunstan.

The surrender of Adowa and Aksum, reported by Eric Dunstan.

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video depicts the Italian advance during the Abyssinian campaign, showing infantry and camels transporting supplies. It highlights the surrender of Abyssinians, who salute in fascist style, symbolizing the erasure of the 1896 Adawa defeat. The Italian forces then occupy Axum, where Coptic priests greet the Italian general, marking the city's occupation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary mode of transportation for supplies during the Italian advance?

Trucks

Bicycles

Camels

Horses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Abyssinians signal their surrender to the Italians?

By sending a letter

By lighting a fire

By waving a white flag

By sending a messenger

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event was symbolically reversed by the Italian victory?

The Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Waterloo

The Battle of Adawa

The Battle of Hastings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city did Mussolini's troops march towards after their victory?

Cairo

Axum

Addis Ababa

Rome

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted the Italian general upon the occupation of Axum?

Local villagers

Italian diplomats

Abyssinian soldiers

Coptic priests