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East African Kingdoms. Global History: Spiconardi. Axum. Major trading empire Aided in the commerce between the Roman Empire and India Traded slaves, ivory, gold, salt, and iron. Above: Axum during the 3 rd century Left: Coins with a Greek inscription from Axum. Axum. Religion - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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GLOBAL HISTORY: SPICONARDI
East African Kingdoms
Axum
Major trading empire Aided in the commerce
between the Roman Empire and India
Traded slaves, ivory, gold, salt, and iron
Above: Axum during the 3rd centuryLeft: Coins with a Greek inscription from Axum
Axum
Religion Axum was the first major
empire to convert to Christianity Christianity was introduced by
shipwrecked Syrians Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Beliefs Jesus is 100% divine
• Coptic Church Christian churches that believe Jesus had only a single, divine nature
Deeper connection to Judaism; emphasis on the Old Testament
The Church of the Tablet. The Ethiopian church claims it houses the original Ark of the Covenant
Axum
Religion Introduction of Islam
Location next to Arabia and trade with Muslims brought Islam to Axum Many Muslims fled to
Axum when they were driven from Mecca
Coptic Church wanted to maintain Christian nature of Axum Government reorganized
to extend into outlying areas
Monasteries built to teach the Coptic Christian faith
Church of Saint George. One of the eleven monolithic churches in the world What does monolithic
mean?
Church of Saint George
Axum
Architecture Used stone instead of mud bricks to construct
buildings (unique for this part of the world) Stelae obelisk shaped pillars built to celebrate king’s
conquests and Axum’s greatness
The Shona of Great Zimbabwe
Rise to Power Originally derived wealth from
herds of cattle Then found gold in central part
of kingdom Gold trade reached its height
between 1400 – 1500 Location, Location, Location
Like Ghana located between trading posts, but on Indian Ocean
Evidence of trade with Syria, and Persia
The Shona of Great Zimbabwe
The Great Enclosure Massive wall 4-stories high and 15 feet thick Protected the king Stonework so precise that no mortar was needed
The Shona of Great Zimbabwe
Cities Consisted of two
parts Residences for the
elite Homes made of
stone Residences for the
commoners Homes made of mud
and thatch
The Shona of Great Zimbabwe
Disappearance Left the Great Enclosure for reasons unknown
Historians best guess… Cattle overgrazed and the Shona need to find new land
to feed it’s people
AT THE END OF THE DAY….
At the end of the day, what is the most important thing you should know about:AxumGreat Zimbabwe
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