Question

This empire was victorious at one battle partially thanks to the antics of the ex-Confederate William W. Loring, who argued that the losers should march out of their fort and fight this empire’s troops head on. Arthur Rimbaud attempted to make a living reselling old rifles to this country’s military at marked-up prices. The massive mortar “Sevastopol” was manufactured by this empire. After winning the Battle of Gura, this empire negotiated the (*) Hewett Treaty and promising to end (-5[1])the slave trade in its territories. After refusing to release the British consul Charles Cameron, a ruler of this empire made a last stand at the hill fortress of Magdala. During a war sparked by the incredibly-misleading Treaty of Wuchale, this empire’s empress Taytu led troops against the forces of Oreste Baratieri. For 10 points, name this empire which defeated the Italians (10[1])at the Battle of Adwa. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Ethiopia [or Abyssinia]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Will Alston1.g4 Test MixtureThe Aum-Wein Drinchard by Amogh Tutuola77-5
Adam SilvermanLabour's Lost LoversTriple Round Robin Lovers13910
Amogh KulkarniThe Aum-Wein Drinchard by Amogh Tutuola1.g4 Test Mixture14510

Summary

2024 ESPN @ Columbia03/23/2024Y1100%0%100%145.00
2024 ESPN @ Brown04/06/2024Y1100%0%0%139.00