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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe ruins of Aksum are in which two countries today?Egypt and EritreaEritrea and EthiopiaEthiopia and EgyptLibya and Egypt
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThis city was the chief seaport of Aksum.AdulisMeroeMemphisMecca
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAside from Egypt and Meroë, Aksum was the only ancient African kingdom known to have developed a written language.truefalse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAksum was the first state south of the Sahara to do which activity?
smelt iron
mint their own coinsbecome Animistsall of the above - 5. Multiple Choice
What is the name for this type of farming shown in this picture?terraced farminglayered farmingmountain farmingnone of the above - 6. Multiple ChoiceRome was a major trading partner of Aksum.truefalse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of these structures?Stones of AksumPillars of AksumGraves of AksumObelisks of Aksum
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich invaders helped to cause the decline of Aksum?Islamic InvadersKush InvadersRoman InvadersEthiopian Invaders
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich event caused the decline of Aksum as an international trading power?The invasion of the capital of Aksum in 650 ADThe destruction of the port city of AdulisPirates raiding along the Red Sea trading routesall of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTo escape the advancing wave of Islam what did the rulers of Aksum do?Moved the capital over the mountains into what is now Ethiopia.Protected Muhammad’s family and followers during their rise to powerAllied themselves with Christian RomeMoved the capital across the Red Sea into what is now Yemen.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the Aksum written language shown in this book?Ge'ezMeroeSahelLatin
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich sea was the kingdom of Aksum located on?Red SeaMediterranean SeaBlack SeaSea of Cortez
- 13. Multiple Choice
A replica of the Ark of the Covenant can be found in Ethiopian churches
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Aksus was a great trading power until
3rd century
7th century
4th century
2nd century
- 15. Multiple Choice
The Kingdom of Aksum-Axum lasted approximately 841 years.
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
The capital city of the Kingdom was Aksum - Axum was...
Meroe
Aksum
Asmera
Addis Ababa
- 17. Multiple Choice
Ethiopia in Greek means...
Of African people
African people
Of Burned Face
Purple Dark People
- 18. Multiple Choice
When did Askum - Axum develop as a local power?
During the 5th and 6th centuries
During the 3rd and 4th centuries
During the 1st and 2nd centuries
During the 2nd and 3rd centuries
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who invaded South Arabia in the end of the 6th Century?
Germans
Persians
Romans
Greeks
- 20. Multiple Choice
With whom did Queen of Sheba bore a son with?
King David
King Ezana
King Menelik I
King Solomon
- 21. Multiple Choice
Aksum's (Axum's) written script.
Ge'ez
Roman
Greek
English
- 22. Multiple Choice
Legend states that this famous Jewish-Hebrew artifact is located in Aksum (Axum).
Star of David
Ark of the Covenant
Holy Cross
Holy Grail
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which three other great powers was Aksum (Axum) compared to?
Persia, Rome, and China
Mali, Ghana, and Zimbabwe
Persia, Ghana, and Mali
Kemet, Kush, and Gabon
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which three religions affected the history of Aksum (Axum)?
Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism
Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism.
Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism.
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
- 25. Multiple Choice
The founding of Islam in the 600s CE marked the beginning of Axum's long, slow decline. Islam spread throughout Arabia and into Africa shortly thereafter, though Muslim armies never actually conquered Axum. Which of the following is a result of the Muslim failure to conquer Axum?
Muslim merchants refused to trade with Axum.
Present-day Ethiopia is a Christian country.
An especially mystical form of Islam developed there.
The kingdom became isolated from the rest of the world
- 26. Multiple Choice
How did the ancient Kingdom of Axum become the trading center of northeast Africa?
by conquering the Kingdom of Mali
by conquering the Kingdom of Ghana
by conquering the Kingdom of Kush
by conquering the kingdom of Songhai
- 27. Multiple Choice
Select the correct word or phrase to complete the statement.
The ancient Kingdom of Axum become the trading center of northeast Africa by conquering the Kingdom of _________
Mali
Ghana
Kush
Songhai
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which ancient African kingdom did NOT flourish in the area shown in the map above?
Egypt
Kush
Mali
Axum
- 29. Multiple Choice
The city of Adulis became perhaps the most important trading center in the Axumite Empire. How did the location of Adulis help it become a vital part of trade routes between Asia to the east and Europe to the North?
As a port city on the Red Sea, most merchants passed through it.
The Arabian Peninsula ensured that it was well sheltered from Muslim armies.
It was very close to the important market cities of Kush.
Most Axumite glass and textile manufacturers were located there.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
Monotheism believes in many gods/ goddesses and polytheism believes in one god.
Monotheism believes in one god and polytheism believes in many gods/goddesses.
Monotheism believes in no god or goddess and polytheism believes in many gods/goddesses.
Monotheism believes in one god and polytheism believes in the government leader being a religious leader.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which of these two religions are monotheistic?
Judaism and Hinduism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Judaism and Christianity
These are all polytheistic religions.
- 32. Multiple Choice
The Kingdom of Aksum/Axum was an ancient African trading empire that was centered in these two areas of Africa.
Ethiopia and Eritrea
Arabia and Yemen
Djibouti and Eritrea
Eritrea and Yemen
- 33. Multiple Choice
Legend states that this famous Jewish-Hebrew religious artifact is located in Aksum (Axum).
Ark of the Covenant
Holy Grail
Holy Scriptures
Star of David
- 34. Multiple Choice
What was the name of King Solomon's and the Queen of Sheba's son?
David
Kaleb
Menelik
Abraham
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which great powers was Aksum/Axum compared to in the ancient world?
Persia, Rome, and China
Mali, Ghana, and Zimbabwe
Persia, Ghana, and Mali
Kemet, Kush, and Libya
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which three religions affected the history of Aksum/Axum?
Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity
Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism
- 37. Multiple Choice
When did Aksum - Axum develop as a local power?
During the 5th and 6th centuries
During the 3rd and 4th centuries
During the 1st and 2nd centuries
During the 2nd and 3rd centuries
- 38. Multiple Choice
Who was the founder of Islam?
Yeshua Ben Yusef
Prophet Muhammad Bin Abdulllah
Musa
Yeshua Ben Yusef
- 39. Multiple Choice
What event caused good relations between Christian Aksum and the Arabian Muslims?
Provided food and shelter to the Islamic Nation
Allowed for Islamic colonies inside of Aksum
Traded with the Islamic Nation
Aksum provided shelter to Muhammad and his followers from a clan who was attempting to kill them.
- 40. Multiple Choice
Where does the Ark of the Covenant supposedly resides at?
Grand Mosque of Addis Ababa
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Synagogue of Memelik
Church of St. Mary
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