The Kingdom of Axum Organized Government Aksum was run by rulers. One of the strongest ruler was Ezana who determined to establish and expanded his authority. He took control over the Kushities and part of the Arabian peninsula. Complex Religion Traditionally believed in one god. They referred to their god as Mahrem and believed their king was directly descended from him. They also worshiped the spirits of nature and honored their dead ancestors. Aksum diverted to Christianity after a ruler named Ezana took over the kingdom and set Christianity as the kingdoms official religion. Job specialization/Agriculture They created method of agriculture, terrace farming. This new type of agriculture heaped the kingdom of Aksum increase the productivity of their lands. Built dams and cisterns, or holding tanks, to store water. Public Works Access to sea trade
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