Kindgom of Aksum
What was the Kingdom of Aksum near that allowed it to become a trading center? (This is a two answer question)
Bodies of water (naming any is correct) AND the Sahara
Why was the East African coast so important for trade? (pg 126)
Area could easily be reached by land or sea
Who are Bantu?
People from Africa who speak more than 500 different languages yet share a common ancestor.
What was the most valuable resource the Kingdom of Aksum traded away? (NOT GOLD OR SALT)
Ivory Tusks
What is a Mariner?
What did the Bantu people do?
They migrated.
The kingdom of Aksum spent its wealth (money) on ____, _____, and _____ from its trading partners.
Textiles, Metal, and Olive Oil
Where did the Indian Ocean trade network connect to? (name all countries)
Arabia, Persia, India, and Southeast Asia.
What were the Bantu people REALLY good at that others were not ?
Making iron tools and weapons.
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The geography of the Kingdom of Aksum made it ideal for ____.
Trade
What was the name of the ship that was sturdy and carry a lot of goods?
Dhow
What is one impact that the Bantu people had on Africa?
ill check for answers lol im too lazy to type everything
What are three reasons that explain why the Kingdom of Aksum declined ?
deforestation, droughts, and overfarming / Muslim Invasions.
What did China PRODUCE?
Cloth Silk and Spices
What is Giano's Lingua Franca technically?
English