The Empire of Aksum (Axum) video-quiz

What did the ancient Greeks and Romans call the land south of Egypt?

• Nubia

• Ethiopia

• Axum

• Kush

Which of the following statements best describes the interactions of the Greeks and Romans with the land south of Egypt up to the third century?

• They frequently traded with the region.

• They had limited interactions and few trading expeditions.

• They established colonies there.

• They conquered the region.

What is one reason Axum became a prosperous kingdom?

• Its isolation from trade routes

• Its access to important international trade routes

• Its large army

• Its fertile farmland

Why do many scholars consider the period of Axum's prosperity a "Golden Age" of African civilization?

• Because of its military conquests

• Because of its advanced technology

• Because of its prosperity, influence, and achievements in building and trade

• Because of its isolation from other civilizations

Which regions were connected by the international routes that linked Aksum?

• Northeast sub-Saharan Africa to the south in the Red Sea to the west

• North America to South America

• Europe to Australia

• East Asia to South America

What evidence suggests that Aksum had international connections with places as far away as India and China?

• Aksumite coins have been found in both places

• Aksumite pottery was found in Europe

• Aksumite language was spoken in China

• Aksumite rulers visited India

What natural resources contributed to Aksum's agricultural success?

• Stable water supply and fertile soil

• Gold mines and forests

• Oil reserves and mountains

• Deserts and rivers

What does the term "nagisa" mean?

• The king of kings

• The high priest

• The chief merchant

• The war leader

Who were the kings reigning from the three Zos to about 360?

• Azana and Kahlan

• Solomon and David

• Julius and Augustus

• Alexander and Darius

Which languages were Azana's inscriptions written in?

• Greek, Sabean, and the local Kiais

• Latin, Greek, and Hebrew

• Arabic, Sabean, and Latin

• Greek, Latin, and English