Quiz on the Kingdom of Aksum

Which empire's trade routes did Aksum connect with?

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Persian Empire

What was a major religious change in Aksum?

• Conversion to Buddhism

• Adoption of Christianity

• Rejection of all religions

• Embrace of polytheism

Which modern-day country was part of the Kingdom of Aksum?

• Egypt

• South Arabia

• Ethiopia

• India

What type of civilization is Aksum an example of?

• A sub-Saharan civilization

• A North African civilization

• A South American civilization

• A European civilization

What fascination does Aksum hold?

• Being a newly discovered civilization

• Being a 'lost' civilization

• Being a technologically advanced society

• Being a religious center

What did Aksum's civilization flourish towards the end of?

• The period of the great Mediterranean empires

• The Roman Empire's expansion

• The Greek Empire's decline

• The Egyptian Empire's peak

What was Aksum's relationship with the Roman Empire?

• They were enemies

• They were allies

• They were a counterpoint

• They were part of the same empire

What evidence suggests that Aksum had a hierarchical society?

• Inscriptions

• Buildings and wealth of goods

• Oral traditions

• Religious texts

What role did priests likely play in Aksum society?

• They were unimportant

• They were likely important

• They were only farmers

• They were only traders

How is the ruler of Aksum sometimes described?

• King of Traders

• King of Priests

• King of Kings

• King of Farmers