Synthesize how did geography and religion influence ethiopia's development?

Ethiopia is located close to the trade routes of different and important nations such as Persia, Iemen and India. Being in contact with different kinds of culture and religion helped mold Ethiopia through the centuries.

mustafa ataturk thought nationalism in turkey would best be achieved by modernizing the country.

adopted the practice of proskynesis, a persian court custom that involved bowing down and kissing the hand of others, depending on their rank.