Second Italo-Ethiopian War: video worksheets, differentiated

See also BBC History Africa ep 7: North Africa - video worksheets, differentiated.

Please ensure you can access the film before getting this resource. This documentary shows the incredible story of the Second Italo-Ethiopian war and how Emperor Haile Selassie inspired his people to defend their land, despite overwhelming odds. It covers: Mussolini’s ambition and tactics; Ras Tafari at the League of Nations; Treaty of Friendship; invasion at Wal-Wal - international response. A detailed account of Italian aggression and invasion: asymmetrical warfare; Emperor Haile Selassie’s response, including communications with Churchill; Ethiopia’s victory and return to self-rule. Belay Zeleke and The Patriots. Brigadier Mengistu Neway.

Find the film by searching YouTube’s Bisi channel for “How Emperor Haile Selassie Humiliated Mussolini and Crushed Fascist Italy ".

15 questions for the 31-min film. Differentiated: both versions look similar, but “B” version has subtle clues. Excellent subtitles: scripted, not auto-generated brainrot. Answer sheet. Very easy to mark. .doc & .pdf for all files. Link to film on all sheets.