Download
1 / 10
100 likes | 262 Vues
The Kingdom of Aksum, flourishing from around 100 CE to 750 CE in modern-day Ethiopia, was a pivotal center of international trade. Renowned for exchanging goods such as salt, ivory, and gold for cloth, wine, and metals, Aksum's wealth was reflected in its use of coins and the development of Ge’ez, the first written language in Sub-Saharan Africa. The kingdom expanded into parts of present-day Yemen and Sudan, with King Ezana playing a crucial role in its conversion to Christianity. Aksum's blend of religious practices also included significant Jewish communities.
E N D
AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS Aksum and Ghana
Located in modern-day Ethiopia; existed from about 100 CE to about 750 CE • Major accomplishment was international trade • Traded mainly salt, rhino horns, tortoise shells, ivory, emeralds, and gold • In return, got cloth, glass, olive oil, wine, brass, iron, and copper First written language in Sub-Saharan Africa- Ge’ez Also, first in Sub-Saharan Africa to have coins
Started out as a traditional African religion- but also worshipped nature spirits • Ezana- converted to Christianity; Ethiopia is still largely Christian • Also, significant Jewish population RELIGION
