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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. PARR. P- Preview A- Ask R- Read R- Review. Aksum.
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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
PARR • P- Preview • A- Ask • R- Read • R- Review
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