Chapter 14: Africa

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Zagwe Dynasty

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A Christian dynasty that ruled in Ethiopia.

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Prester John

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A legendary Christian ruler believed to exist in Africa.

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Coptic

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The form of Christianity practiced in Egypt and Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia

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An East African country with a long history of Christianity.

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Aksum

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An ancient kingdom in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, known for its trade and early adoption of Christianity.

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Nubia

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An ancient region in present-day Sudan and southern Egypt.

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Mamluk

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A slave-soldier in Egypt.

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Lalibela

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A town in Ethiopia known for its rock-hewn churches.

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Queen Gudit

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A legendary queen who is said to have overthrown the Aksumite kingdom.

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Solomonids

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A dynasty that ruled Ethiopia, claiming descent from King Solomon.