Kingdom of Aksum
Kingdom of Aksum: Vocab Patriarch- Ezana- Lalibela-
Kingdom of Aksum: Vocabulary Patriarch- Christian leader in Aksum Ezana- king who lead Aksum to its’ greatest power Lalibela- most powerful Zagwe ruler
Location and Present Day Countries Aksum Location and Present Day Countries
Aksum: Location and Present Day Countries Eastern Africa Present day Ethiopia area
Aksum Rise of Empire
Aksum: Rise of Empire Conquered Kush Took over Kush’s trade routes Adula- chief city Traders exchanged good Ivory, gold, cloth Produced rich, diverse culture
Aksum Religion
Aksum: Religion Patriarch Christianity
Aksum Culture
Aksum: Culture Gold Coins Written language Used stone
Aksum Fall of Empire
Aksum: Fall of Empire Baghdad caliphate took control of shipping Lost it’s importance Last ruler overthrown by Zagwe Ruler Lalibela took over under the Zagwe people Capital city is in his harbor 11 churches carved in stone