The Decline of Meroë and the Rise of Axum Were

question 7

Multiple Choice

The decline of Meroë and the rise of Axum were both connected to

• A) extended ecological changes associated with El Niño episodes.
• B) the shift of long-distance trade from the Nile Valley to the Red Sea.
• C) the spread of Christianity across much of Africa.
• D) the military expeditions of the Roman Empire into North Africa.

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