CAASPP Success - Grade 11 Reading Comprehension - Expository #2
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Question 1
Its centralized monarchy.
Its strategic position near the Red Sea.
Its adoption of Christianity.
Its rich cultural heritage.
Question 2
The construction of the Church of Maryam Tsion.
The invasion of the Himyarite Kingdom.
King Ezana’s conversion to Christianity.
The decline of the Aksumite Empire.
Question 3a
It weakened its cultural identity.
It marked a significant religious and cultural transformation.
It diminished its political stability.
It isolated Aksum from its trade partners.
Question 3b
“This religious shift profoundly influenced Aksumite culture, leading to the construction of churches and the spread of Christian doctrine throughout the region.”
“Aksum’s strategic position near the Red Sea enabled it to dominate trade routes between the Roman Empire and India.”
“The king, at the top of the hierarchy, was supported by a network of nobles, military leaders, and high-ranking officials.”
“Goods like ivory, gold, and tortoiseshells were exported from Aksum.”
Question 4
The adoption of Christianity.
The decline of Aksum’s power.
The destruction of Meroë.
The spread of Aksumite trade routes.
Question 5
It restricted the flow of luxury goods.
It facilitated cultural exchanges.
It limited the kingdom’s political power.
It increased the kingdom’s isolation from other regions.
Question 6
“Aksum's strategic position near the Red Sea enabled it to dominate trade routes.”
“Aksum was a centralized monarchy with a well-organized royal palace and a sophisticated administrative system.”
“Goods like ivory, gold, and tortoiseshells were exported from Aksum.”
“Aksum launched this campaign to protect local Christians.”
Question 7a
Strengthened its military resources.
Led to conflict with the Persian Empire.
Marked the beginning of Aksum’s expansion.
Resulted in increased wealth for Aksum.
Question 7b
“This campaign resulted in the destruction of Meroë, the Kushite capital.”
"This marked the beginning of Aksum's decline, as it struggled to maintain control over its expansive territories.”
"Aksum launched this campaign to protect local Christians from persecution by the Jewish king Dhu Nuwas."
"This greatly expanded Aksum's influence in the region and strengthened its ties with Egypt and the Mediterranean world."
Question 8
Aksum was a minor kingdom with little influence.
Aksum’s power was built on its strategic trade position and military campaigns.
Aksum’s rulers were primarily interested in architectural development.
Aksum’s decline was due to a lack of resources.
Question 9
Isolation from other regions.
Engagement in diverse trade networks.
Limited influence on global trade.
Cultural exchanges within the kingdom.
Question 10
Increase
Fall
Maintain
Stabilize
Question 11
Gold and wine
Ivory and textiles
Gold and ivory
Textiles and olive oil
Question 12
Prevented
Simplified
Complicated
Hindered
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