1.1 The Kingdom of Aksum

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What was Aksum known for around A.D. 250?

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Its trade and wealth

Front

What geographic feature helped Aksum thrive? Options: Sahara Desert, Horn of Africa, Ethiopian Mountains, Nile River Valley

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Horn of Africa

Front

What body of water connected Aksum to trade routes?

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Red Sea

Front

Who was King Ezana?

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A ruler of Aksum

Front

What major trading rival did Aksum conquer?

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Kush

Front

What religion did King Ezana adopt for Aksum?

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Christianity

Front

What were the stone pillars, or stelae, in Aksum used for?

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Symbols of power

Front

What caused Aksum’s decline? Options: Gold shortages, Loss of trade routes, Invasions by China, Lack of resources

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Loss of trade routes

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Where did Christians in Aksum retreat by A.D. 800?

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The Ethiopian Mountains

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What legacy of Aksum still thrives today?

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Its Christian traditions