The Aksumite Civilization Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the Aksumite Civilization located?
A
In Eastern Africa
2
Q
When did the civilization of Aksum emerge?
A
Around 200 B.C
3
Q
What was Aksum’s economy dependent on at first?
A
Agriculture
4
Q
What did they make coins out of?
A
Gold, Silver, and Bronze
5
Q
The Aksumites had relations with the outside world, especially with the __________ world and ________.
A
Greco-Roman world and South Arabia
6
Q
Aksum became the first to accept both ______ and ______ in Africa.
A
Christianity and Islam
7
Q
Who was the first king to be converted to Christianity?
A
Ezana
8
Q
The famous port of Aksum was named?
A
Adulis
9
Q
Aksum began to decline in which century?
A
7th Century
10
Q
Aksum’s collapse came in which century?
A
12th Century
11
Q
What caused the collapse of Aksum?
A
The rise of Muslim Arabs
