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The Rise and Influence of the Aksum Kingdom in Ancient Africa

Explore the fascinating development of the Aksum Kingdom, which emerged in the fourth century A.D. in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. This unit delves into Aksum's notable features, such as its strategic trading port of Adulis located on the Red Sea, and key figures like King Ezana, who expanded the kingdom's territory and influence. Discover how terrace farming transformed agriculture in the region and learn about the rich culture and beliefs of Aksum's civilization, including items traded such as salt, ivory, and gold.

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The Rise and Influence of the Aksum Kingdom in Ancient Africa

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  1. Chapter 6 Unit 2 VocabularyMr. Ochoa Social Studies

  2. Unit 2 objectives • Summarize the development of the kingdom of Aksum. • Describe notable features of the Aksum civilization. • Describe the Aksum civilizations culture and beliefs

  3. Aksum • A kingdom that rose to power in the fourth century A.D. in modern day Ethiopia and Eritrea • Located in the Horn of Africa • Arabs built trading posts and colonies here

  4. Horn of Africa • The horn shaped area in Eastern Africa in which Aksum was located

  5. Adulis • The main trading port of Aksum • On the Red Sea • Items traded were salt, ivory, cloth, brass, iron, gold, glass, olive oil, animals, and wine

  6. Ezana • A powerful king of Aksum (A.D. 325) who helped the kingdom achieve greatness • Conquered Kush and burned Meroe to the ground. • Was a king since he was a baby

  7. Terrace • A leveled off area of land • This helped farmers because it was easy to plant crops

  8. Turn to page 196

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