Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What is the old name of Ethiopia?

  1. Rhodesia

  2. Malaysia

  3. Abyssinia

  4. Bayssinia

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Explanation

Ethiopia was historically known as Abyssinia for centuries, derived from the Arabic 'Al-Habash.' This name was used in European maps and documents until the mid-20th century. Rhodesia is modern-day Zimbabwe, and Malaysia is in Southeast Asia.