The civilization I chose was the Axum Civilization. Arts & Architecture: WEAPONS- spears, iron knives, poniards (daggers), horses were also used for war Tombs, palaces, and temples were mainly built for the wealthy people. Their monuments are one of the most infamous for their stature and detailed work. Akusimite craftsmen also made pottery, ivory, carvings, glass, gold, silver, and bronze. Complex Religon: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Organized Government: Used the Red Sea as a trading place. Imported: silver, gold, olive oil, wine Exported: luxury goods such as brass, copper (to Egypt), frankencense and medicinal myrrh (to Greece). They were the 1st African Civilization to produce coins. Interesting Fact: writing on the coin was in Greek so that it could be used when trading with the Romans & Greeks. Social Hierarchy: Higher Class: kings & nobles Lower Class:
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