WorksheetsExploring the Kingdom of Aksum
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the primary language used for intercontinental trade in Adulis during the 4th century A.D.?
Latin
Greek
Ge‘ez
Sabaean
Which kingdom was Adulis a major trading center for?
Kingdom of Kush
Kingdom of Aksum
Kingdom of Mali
Kingdom of Egypt
What was King Ezana known for in the Kingdom of Aksum?
Building the Great Pyramid
Adopting Christianity as the official religion
Discovering the source of the Nile
Inventing the wheel
What type of goods were commonly traded in Adulis?
Electronics and machinery
Iron ore, ivory, and textiles
Spices and silk
Pottery and glassware
What is the significance of the Ezana Stone?
It is a map of the kingdom
It contains inscriptions in three languages
It is a religious artifact
It is a calendar
Which language was NOT used on the Ezana Stone?
Greek
Latin
Ge‘ez
Sabaean
What was the primary purpose of the stelae in Aksum?
To serve as tombstones
To honor important residents
To mark territorial boundaries
To function as sundials
What was the first African kingdom to adopt Christianity as the official religion?
Kingdom of Kush
Kingdom of Aksum
Kingdom of Ghana
Kingdom of Mali
What was the common language spoken by dockworkers in Adulis?
Latin
Greek
Ge‘ez
Sabaean
What was one of the main reasons for Aksum's prosperity?
Its location on major trade routes
Its vast gold mines
Its large population
Its advanced technology
What did King Ezana's coins often feature?
The kingdom's map
A portrait of the ruler
Religious symbols
Images of animals
What was the traditional language of Aksum's people?
Latin
Greek
Ge‘ez
Sabaean
What was the Church of St. Mary of Zion known for?
Being the largest church in Africa
Being ordered by King Ezana
Housing the Ark of the Covenant
Being the oldest church in the world
What did the Greek version of the Ezana Stone emphasize?
The king's military conquests
The king's mercy and kindness
The kingdom's wealth
The kingdom's religious practices
What was a common feature of the stelae in Aksum?
Carvings of animals
Inscribed with symbolic images
Covered in gold
Made of wood
