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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

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Location and Present Location and Present Day CountriesDay Countries

Aksum: Location and Present Day Countries

Eastern Africa Present day Ethiopia area

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Rise of EmpireRise 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

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ReligionReligion

Aksum: Religion

Patriarch Christianity

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CultureCulture

Aksum: Culture Gold Coins Written language Used stone

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Fall of EmpireFall 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