The primary impact of the Mahdist Revolt in Sudan on Ethiopia was

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The primary impact of the Mahdist Revolt in Sudan on Ethiopia was

  1. The establishment of a Mahdist alliance with Ethiopian rulers
  2. The establishment of a political union between Sudan and Ethiopia
  3. The direct military support provided to Ethiopian forces
  4. The diversion of British and Italian resources away from Ethiopia ✓
Explanation

The Mahdist Revolt kept British and Italian forces busy in Sudan. This gave Ethiopia breathing room from colonial pressure. Menelik II used this time to strengthen Ethiopia and prepare defenses.

The Mahdists and Ethiopians didn’t form an alliance or union. No direct military support went from Sudan to Ethiopia. They were separate movements with different goals.

The revolt indirectly helped Ethiopia maintain independence. While Europeans fought the Mahdi, Ethiopia built strength.

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