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?
2,000 meters
What is the main language of Axum?
Ge’ze
Why did the war of the Byzantine Empire and the Persians affect Axumite empire?
It had a negative effect on on their trade.
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.
Where were the royalty buried?
Beneath obelisks.
How did the farming affect the Axumites?
Through a combination of environmental degradation and population pressure.
What is the first time that we heard about Axum?
In the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
Who was emperor when they converted to Christianity?
Constantine
Where in Ethiopia is Axum located?
Axum was situated in the highlands of Ethiopia.
Where are the obelisks located?
The obelisks are located in the northern Tigray region.
How did the loss of Adulis affect Axum's empire?
It left Axum isolated as a "Christian island" with Arab-controlled territory around it.
Who was the first king of Axum?
Zoskales
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.
What is Dungar Palace?
It is an architectural structure with many stone carvings.
What event between 702 and 715 AD contributed to the fall of the Axumite Kingdom?
The Arabs taking over the Red Sea.