GH2 - HW#22                                               4-5-06

Read pages 294-297
complete (1-6) on page 297

1. Identify: Queen of Sheba, Ezana, Geez, Lalibela, Swahili

2. Why was Axum a key trading center for three continents?

3. What religious traditions came together in Ethiopia?

4. What evidence suggests that Great Zimbabwe was a center of trade?

5. Critical Thinking: a) Why did Ethiopia become increasingly isolated over the centuries?
b) What might have helped it survive as an independent kingdom?

6. Create a map showing trade networks and goods exchanged between East Africa, Asia,
and the Middle East?