HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Askum
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Niger
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Tarati
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Zomara
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Detailed explanation-1: -A major empire of the ancient world, the kingdom of Aksum arose in Ethiopia during the first century C.E. This wealthy African civilization thrived for centuries, controlling a large territorial state and access to vast trade routes linking the Roman Empire to the Middle East and India.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the first through sixth centuries (CE), East Africa had one of the greatest empires of its time, the kingdom of Aksum in Ethiopia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Being a naval power, Aksum was able to transport troops and expand its frontiers. The third century CE marks a period of intense military expansion. At its height, the Aksum Empire controlled North Ethiopia, parts of Sudan, the southern Arabian peninsula, most notably Yemen.
Detailed explanation-4: -Legend has it that the kingdom was first established by the son of King Solomon of Israel and the Queen of Sheba. Aksum began to rise in power and expand around 100 CE, reaching its peak around 350 CE. It continued to rule the region until around 940 CE when it was conquered by a foreign queen.
Detailed explanation-5: -Aksum was the name of a city and a kingdom which is essentially modern-day northern Ethiopia (Tigray province) and Eritrea.