What did the Kingdom of Aksum become?

An international trading power and adopted Christianity.

Where were migrations taking place?

The southern half of Africa, as well as along the east coast.

What did Arabs do after crossing the Red Sea into Africa around 1000 BC?

They intermarried with Kushite herders and farmers and passed along their written language, Ge'ez.

What happened by 715 BC?

The East African kingdom of Kush had become powerful enough to push north and conquer Egypt.

Who conquered the kingdom of Kush?

When the kingdom of Aksum arose, after 1,000 years of standing, Kush was conquered.

What did Arab traders from across the Red Sea do?

They established trading settlements. sought for ivory to trade in Persia and farther east in Indian trade.

How had Aksum become known?

The first mention of Aksum was in a Greek guidebook written around AD 100, Periplus of the Erythraean Sea which describes Zoskales to be the first king of Aksum.

What did Aksum do under the rules of Zokales and other rulers?

Aksum seized areas along the Red Sea and Blue Nile in Africa.

What helped Aksum to become an international trading power?

Access to sea trade on the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean.

An Egyptian merchant around AD 550 who described how Aksumite agents bargained for gold from the people in southern Ethiopia.

Why did the Kingdom of Aksum reach its height between AD 325 and 360?

The exceptionally strong ruler, Ezana, who turned his attention to conquering Kush.

How were people from all over the world attracted to the kingdom of Aksum?

The kingdom expanded and became a powerful trading center.

Who did the port city of Adulis include?

It included people from Aksum's widespread trading partners, such as Egypt, Arabia, Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and even Byzantium.

Who were Aksumite gods?

Astar, Mahrem, Beher, and Medr.

What did merchants do?

They exchanged more than raw materials and finished goods in Aksum as well as sharing ideas.

When did Christianity begin?

It began in Judea, in AD 30 and spread throughout the Roman empire till it eventually made it to Aksum.

What happened when Ezana finally became ruler of Aksum?

He converted to Christianity and established it as the kingdom's official religion.

What happened as Christianity spread throughout the Aksumite people?

They blended the new beliefs and practices with traditional religious practices, such as dancing ceremonies and use of the sistrum during worship, to form a unique expression of Christianity.

What happened between AD 632 and 750?

Islamic invaders conquered vast territories in the Mediterranean world, spreading their religion as they went.

What led to Aksum's decline of world power?

Aksum's new geographic locations, along with the depletion of forests and soil erosion.

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The Kingdom of Aksum

Module 12: Lesson 3

Question	Answer
What did the Kingdom of Aksum become?	An international trading power and adopted Christianity.
Where were migrations taking place?	The southern half of Africa, as well as along the east coast.
What did Arabs do after crossing the Red Sea into Africa around 1000 BC?	They intermarried with Kushite herders and farmers and passed along their written language, Ge'ez.
What happened by 715 BC?	The East African kingdom of Kush had become powerful enough to push north and conquer Egypt.
Who conquered the kingdom of Kush?	When the kingdom of Aksum arose, after 1,000 years of standing, Kush was conquered.
What did Arab traders from across the Red Sea do?	They established trading settlements. sought for ivory to trade in Persia and farther east in Indian trade.
How had Aksum become known?	The first mention of Aksum was in a Greek guidebook written around AD 100, Periplus of the Erythraean Sea which describes Zoskales to be the first king of Aksum.
What did Aksum do under the rules of Zokales and other rulers?	Aksum seized areas along the Red Sea and Blue Nile in Africa.
What helped Aksum to become an international trading power?	Access to sea trade on the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Who was Cosmas?	An Egyptian merchant around AD 550 who described how Aksumite agents bargained for gold from the people in southern Ethiopia.
Why did the Kingdom of Aksum reach its height between AD 325 and 360?	The exceptionally strong ruler, Ezana, who turned his attention to conquering Kush.
How were people from all over the world attracted to the kingdom of Aksum?	The kingdom expanded and became a powerful trading center.
Who did the port city of Adulis include?	It included people from Aksum's widespread trading partners, such as Egypt, Arabia, Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and even Byzantium.
Who were Aksumite gods?	Astar, Mahrem, Beher, and Medr.
What did merchants do?	They exchanged more than raw materials and finished goods in Aksum as well as sharing ideas.
When did Christianity begin?	It began in Judea, in AD 30 and spread throughout the Roman empire till it eventually made it to Aksum.
What happened when Ezana finally became ruler of Aksum?	He converted to Christianity and established it as the kingdom's official religion.
What happened as Christianity spread throughout the Aksumite people?	They blended the new beliefs and practices with traditional religious practices, such as dancing ceremonies and use of the sistrum during worship, to form a unique expression of Christianity.
What happened between AD 632 and 750?	Islamic invaders conquered vast territories in the Mediterranean world, spreading their religion as they went.
What led to Aksum's decline of world power?	Aksum's new geographic locations, along with the depletion of forests and soil erosion.

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