Concept:The history of Ethiopia in the 19th century centres on three key political developments.
Explanation:The correct answer is
3.
The three fundamental processes are as follows:
(1) The end of the Era of Princes, known as the Zamana Masafint, and its overthrow by Kassa Haylu, who later became Emperor Tewodros II.
(2) The repeated attempts by Egypt and Italy to colonise Ethiopia during this period.
(3) Menelik’s territorial expansion and his conquest of what is now southern Ethiopia.
These three processes define the major political transformation of 19th-century Ethiopia.
No other number of fundamental processes fits the historical account.
Answer:C.
3