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Kingdoms and Trading States of Africa

Explore the rise of Axum, a trading city with strong connections to Africa, India, and the Mediterranean. Discover how Axum became an important center for the exchange of goods and ideas, including the spread of Christianity. Learn about the decline of Axum and the rise of other trading states in East Africa, such as the city-states and the Great Zimbabwe empire.

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Kingdoms and Trading States of Africa

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  1. Witness History Audio: Divine Intervention Kingdoms and Trading States of Africa Axum: Center of Goods and Ideas Axum’s port city of Adulis and upland capital of Axum commanded a triangular trade network connecting Africa, India, and the Mediterranean. Ideas were also shared and Christianity took hold and became the official religion. This isolated Axum as other African rulers embraced Islam. Section 3: Kingdoms and Trading States of East Africa 1 of 6

  2. Ethiopia: A Christian Outpost Medieval Ethiopia grew out of Axum and its people maintained their Christianity. King Lalibela had eleven churches carved into the ground from solid rock. Some Ethiopians, the Falasha, practiced Judaism. Kingdoms and Trading States of Africa Note Taking Transparency 94 Section 3: Kingdoms and Trading States of East Africa East African City-States Some city-states arose while Axum declined. Monsoon winds brought ships to East Africa from India. City-states such as Kilwa benefited from the trade and the mix of cultures. The new language of Swahili was a mix of Arabic and Bantu languages. 2 of 6

  3. Kingdoms and Trading States of Africa The Stone Houses of Great Zimbabwe Great Zimbabwe was built by Bantu-speaking people over 600 years. Stone walls, towers, and a large palace are what remain of this capital of an empire that grew rich from gold. Witness History Video: Great Zimbabwe: Lost City of Africa Section 3: Kingdoms and Trading States of East Africa QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency 3 of 6

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