• The Abyssinian were united during the strangle.
• The Abyssinian armies were more familiar with the terrain of their country.
• European powers who had colonies near Abyssinia did not support Italy.
• The Italians were deceived by false rumours that menelik had died.

SIGNIFICANCE OF ABYSSINIA VICTORY

• Italy was greatly humiliated and was forced to recognize the independence of Abyssinia.
• Abyssinia preserved her independence.
• The war caused massive destruction to the Africans nationalist who led the struggle to achieve independence of various countries.
• The victory encourages menelik to consolidate his rules.

It further encourages menelik to import arms and make his army stronger