Abyssinia is the old name of which country from the following?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is option (D)  Ethiopia.

• Abyssinia is the ancient name for the country of Ethiopia. The term "Abyssinia" was used in the West to refer to the region that is now known as Ethiopia, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods.
• The name was derived from the Arabic word "Habesha," which referred to the people of the region.
  

Information Booster :-

• Germany: Germany was not referred to as Abyssinia. The name "Germany" has been in use since the 9th century, referring to the region inhabited by Germanic peoples.
• ​Italy: Italy was not called Abyssinia. However, Italy had historical involvement in the region, particularly during its colonization of parts of Ethiopia, which led to the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.
• Japan: Japan has never been called Abyssinia. It is a country in East Asia with its own distinct history and name.​