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Aksum - Coggle Diagram
Aksum
Society
POWER
A strong and efficient leader
A sturdy government
Religion
Trade or spread of ideas
Social ranking
Healthy mixture of military
The society was hierarchical with a king at the top, then nobles, and the general population below.
Aksum embraced the Orthodox tradition of Christianity in the 4th century (c. 340–356 C.E.) under the rule of King Ezana.
The majority of inhabitants worked in agriculture, such as farming, herding, or fishing. The Aksumites were accomplished artisans who created high-quality metalwork, pottery, and textiles.
While the Aksumites had their own distinctive blend of indigenous and imported ideas, they also permitted other religions to coexist in their dominion.
Technology
Aksum was one of the first African empires to issue their own coins made of gold, silver, and copper. This symbolized great importance and affluence as a civilization. A cross was displayed on the common coin after the mass conversion to Christianity. The standardized unit of this money made it easier for merchants and village people to trade.
The Aksum empire also improved greatly agriculturally when they prospered by building dams and cisterns.
The Aksumites were skilled builders and engineers, and they were known for their impressive stone constructions, including obelisks, stelae, and churches.
The Aksumites were also skilled metalworkers, producing high-quality iron and bronze tools and weapons.
They were also adept at sailing and maritime trade, using advanced shipbuilding techniques to construct large ocean-going vessels.
Politics
POWER
Philosophy
Culture
Sciencs
Aksumite kings generally used family members as court advisers and palace administrators, but depended on the leaders of client states to govern the vast hinterland. In this respect, Aksum was essentially a federation, held together by the prestige and authority of its negusa nagast (king of kings).
Economics
Aksum managed to trade between India and the Mediterranean in ivory, gold, emeralds, silk, spices, agricultural products, salt, exotic animals, manufactured goods, and much more.
In the 1st century CE, Aksum flourished. They could afford to build a powerful navy to patrol the Red Sea and protect their trade routes.