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East African Civilizations: Axum and the Swahili Coast

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Examine the Kingdom of Axum, the adoption of Christianity in Ethiopia, Swahili city-states, and Indian Ocean commercial networks.

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  1. The Kingdom of Axum: Location, Red Sea Trade, and PowerUp next
  2. King Ezana and the Adoption of Christianity in AxumNot started yet
  3. Monuments of Axum: Giant Stelae, Ge'ez Script, and Minted CoinsNot started yet
  4. East Africa and the Early Spread of IslamYou are here
  5. The Engine of Trade: Monsoon Winds of the Indian OceanNot started yet
  6. Arab-Swahili Merchants and East African Trade NetworksNot started yet
  7. Trade Commodities: Gold, Ivory, Iron, Cloth, and PorcelainNot started yet
  8. Swahili Culture: Blending Bantu Roots with Arab InfluencesNot started yet
  9. Human Trade in the Indian Ocean Commercial NetworkNot started yet
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us-ma6.T4b.1Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Identify the location, sources of wealth, and importance of the Kingdom of Axum (c. 100-940 CE); explain the role it played in the adoption of Christianity in Ethiopia and the role east African societies played in the spread of Islam to South Asia,