Orthodox Christianity was established in Ethiopia during the fourth century after diffusing up the Nile River valley from the Mediterranean Coast of Egypt. Islam
expanded into North Africa and East Africa during the seventh century. Today
Ethiopia's population is 43% Orthodox Christian and 33% Muslim. Which
statement best explains the composition of religious groups of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is part of a regional Islamic majority.
In the fourth century, kings of Ethiopia mandated that the Christian religion be
followed.
Protestant Christianity is the fastest-growing religion in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is too far from Rome for the Roman Catholic Church to be dominant.
Ethiopia resisted the Islamic expansion in north Africa.