What african leader opened ethiopia to western thought and practices? samori ture muhammad ahmad cetshwayo menelek

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.

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.

general allotment act (dawes act) february 8, 1887

amendment to the dawes act, february 28, 1891

commission to the five civilized tribes (dawes commission), march 3, 1893