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POLITICAL-They were one of the first African kingdoms and had advanced iron working and writing derived from hieroglyphics.
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POLITICAL-Axum rises in East Africa. They conquer Kush briefly around this time
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ECONOMIC-Root crops are shared with Africa through trade with Southeast Asia. This expands agriculture.
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CULTURAL-Ethiopia, who conquered Axum, adopts Christianity after it is introduced to them by merchants.
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POLITICAL-Ghana, which is located in West Africa, is formed. This is the first great state in Africa.