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What were the leading civilizations during the African renaissance period?
What were the leading civilizations during the African renaissance period?
The leading civilizations during the African renaissance period were the Axum Empire, the Kingdom of Ghana, the Mali Empire, the Songhai Empire, the Ethiopian Empire, the Mossi Kingdoms, and the Benin Empire.
Where was the Axum Empire located and what territories did it control?
Where was the Axum Empire located and what territories did it control?
The Axum Empire was located in the area that is now Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. It controlled northern Ethiopia, Eritrea, northern Sudan, southern Egypt, Djibouti, Western Yemen, and southern Saudi Arabia, totaling 1.25 million square kilometers.
During its height, what international superpowers was the Axum Empire compared to?
During its height, what international superpowers was the Axum Empire compared to?
During its height, the Axum Empire was one of only four major international superpowers of its day, along with Persia, Rome, and China.
What was the time period of the Axum Empire's existence?
What was the time period of the Axum Empire's existence?
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What was the significance of the Axum Empire in terms of trade and territory?
What was the significance of the Axum Empire in terms of trade and territory?
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What were the barbarian kingdoms and who founded them?
What were the barbarian kingdoms and who founded them?
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Describe the process of formation of the barbarian kingdoms.
Describe the process of formation of the barbarian kingdoms.
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How did the influence of barbarian rulers increase during the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
How did the influence of barbarian rulers increase during the decline of the Western Roman Empire?
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When did the transition of the barbarian realms into proper territorial kingdoms occur?
When did the transition of the barbarian realms into proper territorial kingdoms occur?
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What was the role of Roman emperors and usurpers in the rise of barbarian rulers?
What was the role of Roman emperors and usurpers in the rise of barbarian rulers?
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