Question

What African leader opened Ethiopia to Western thought and practices? Samori Ture Muhammad Ahmad Cetshwayo Menelek

Answer 1

It's the leader Menelek. His practices also helped build a strong economy for Ethiopia.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) Menelik.

The African leader that opened Ethiopia to Western thought and practices was Menelik.

Menelik II (1844-1913) was the king of Shewa and became emperor of the African nation of Ethiopia in 1889 until his death. He is known for repelling successfully the Italian invasion in the battle of Badwa. But one of his most important achievements was to modernize Ethiopia by adopting Western ideas and open its country to European influences.