Multiple choice general knowledge

Ethiopia was formerly known as

  1. Gold Coast

  2. Basutoland

  3. Abyssinia

  4. Bechuanaland
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Explanation

Ethiopia was historically referred to as Abyssinia in many historical texts and maps. This name was used internationally until the mid-20th century. Gold Coast is now Ghana, Basutoland is Lesotho, and Bechuanaland is Botswana.

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