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The Axum Empire, located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, declined due to a combination of factors. Key reasons include the rise of Islam in the 7th century, which disrupted trade routes and diminished the empire's economic power. Additionally, environmental changes, such as soil degradation and climate shifts, led to agricultural decline. These challenges, compounded by internal strife and external pressures, ultimately contributed to the empire's fall.
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When was the Axum empire at its height?
1st Century CE.
Did the Axum civilization exist the same time a Carthaginian empire?
Carthage was terminated in 146 BCE. Axum was from early in the following millennium.
Who took over kush in AD 300?
No one took it over as such. It seems to have just come to an end although some people say that it was taken over by the Axumites (from Askum / Axum in modern Ethiopia) but that is not proven
Axum was founded by a colony of?
It was never a colony, it was an East African Empire...
What two major effects did trade have on the Axum Empire?
Christianity and written language. Christianity came from the Roman/ Byzantine Empire. Written language came from the greeks. (Axum adopted the 'Geez' language that was invented in ancient Greece.)
Did King Tutankhamun rule the Axum empire?
No, King Tutankhamun did not rule the Axum Empire. He was an Egyptian pharaoh who reigned during the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, around 1332-1323 BCE. The Axum Empire, located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, rose to prominence much later, around the 1st century CE. Thus, there is no historical overlap between the two.
What was one feature the mauryan empire and the kingdom of Axum had in common?
The spread of world religions.
How did Christianity contribute to the fall of Axum and its economy?
Christianity's establishment as the state religion in Axum shifted focus away from traditional trade practices and polytheistic beliefs that were crucial to the economy. The promotion of Christian values led to the decline of established trade routes and partnerships with neighboring regions that were not Christian. Additionally, the church's increasing power may have diverted resources and attention from economic development, contributing to the overall decline of Axum's economic strength. This shift, combined with external pressures and competition, ultimately played a role in the fall of the Axumite Empire.
What led to the decline of the Axum Empire in the 7th century A.D?
Muslims conquered other areas in Africa and cut off Axum from its lucrative trade routes.
Why was Axum so prosperous?
It was located on an important trade route linking the Roman Empire with India.
What did Axum civilizations use to equal the Roman Empire's currency to facilitate trade relations?
Coins.
The illuminated manuscripts created by the Axum civilization demonstrate a clear cultural exchange between Axum and which of the following classical civilizations?
athenian democracy APEX
