Aksum movie
Aksum's trade brought it into contact with these two ancient civilizations.
What are Arabia?
Aksum was known for this type of activity
What is trading?
This king is known for converting the Aksumite Empire to Christianity
Who is King Ezana?
The Aksumite was one of the first kingdom to adopt this religion
What is Christianity?
This queen is closely associated with Aksum
Who is Queen of Sheba?
People came to Aksum to trade luxury things for this
What is gold?
Aksum had this group of powerful people.
What is a warrior ( soldier )?
After converting to Christianity, King Ezana's coins began to feature this symbol.
What is cross?
Aksum's control of these facilitated its rise as a powerful empire.
What are trade routes (ports)?
Arab people were this people to trade with Aksum for ivory.
Who was the 1st group of people to trade with Aksum?
This person invented the language Ge'ez
Who is Aleqa Taye?
These structures are made to significant events or burials.
What are stelae?
Aksumite stelae often served as these types of commemorative structures.
What are obelisks?
Arab traders brought this to trade with Aksum
What is silk and spice?
Last ruler of Ethiopia died in the 20th century
Who is Haile Selassie
The Christian scriptures in Aksum were written in this ancient language.
What is Ge'ez?
This Christian patriarch sent Frumentius to Aksum as a missionary.
Who is Athanasius of Alexandria?
People who lived in these places came to trade with Aksum
Where is Egypt, Arabia, Persia, India, and the Roman Empire?
To Princess Mariam Senna ( the granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie ), she represents a strong lady
Who is Queen of Sheba?
King Ezana was the first Aksumite ruler to mint coins
What are Christian crosses?