The Rise of Axum
Why was it easy to feed a large population in Axum?
There was a lot of water and rich soil around the territory
What was the main religion in Axum?
Christianity
Where was the kingdom of Axum located in Africa?
East Africa
What was the main language written on?
Stone
What is the main city of Axum?
Adulis
Axum had an undiverse empire.
False
What was the first Religion of Axum
The Axum first had Arabian beliefs.
How many meters above sea level is Axum?
200 meters
What is the main language of Axum?
Ge’ze
Did Axum have several large towns, small villages, and farmlands in its territory?
True
What is the class that mainly followed Christianity?
The upper class and the wealthy.
Which kingdoms served as the main trading routes' destinations?
It was the Roman Empire, the Middle East, and India.
What is the name of the first king of Axum?
Zoskales was the king
Who was emperor when they converted to Christianity?
Constantine
What is the first time that we heard about Axum?
In the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
What church was Axum closely linked to?
Axum was very closely linked to the Coptic Christian Church
What modern countries did Axum cover?
It covered Ethiopia, Eritrea, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia.