Abyssinia:

The video discusses the end of the rainy season in Abyssinia, highlighted by the sunshine in Harra. Harra, a key city in Haile Selassie's empire, is strategically located on the railway from Addis Ababa to Djibouti. The city's military is led by Wahib Pasha, a Turk known for his role in the Great War. The soldiers, typical Ethiopian peasants, are mobile and well-armed. Meanwhile, in Addis Ababa, the British have reinforced their presence with Punjabi troops, and Sir Sidney Barton, the British minister, assures the safety of foreigners in Ethiopia.

What marks the end of the rainy season in Abyssinia?

• The arrival of Wahib Pasha

• The sunshine in Harra

• The reinforcement of British troops

• The movement of soldiers by lorry

Who is Wahib Pasha?

• A British minister

• A Punjabi soldier

• A railway engineer

• A commander of Ethiopian forces

How do Ethiopian soldiers typically move around Harra?

• On foot

• By lorry

• By horse

• By train

What is the significance of Harra in Haile Selassie's empire?

• It is the emperor's birthplace

• It is a Mohammedan town

• It is a major railway hub

• It is the capital city

What assurance did the British minister receive from the Ethiopian government?

• Military assistance against Wahib Pasha

• Economic aid for Addis Ababa

• Safety of foreigners in Ethiopia

• Support for railway construction