Read Source 6.1 “The Making of an Axumite Empire” in the World text book. Answer the following questions:

1. What evidence from the document itself dates it prior to Axum’s acceptance of Christianity?
2. How would you describe the point of view from which the document was written?
3. What techniques of imperial control does the document reveal?
4. How would you describe the religious or ideological underpinnings of this empire? Why might the Axumite ruler who commissioned this inscription single out Ares, Zeus, and Poseidon for special attention?

Each assignment is to be two to three pages in length, double spaced, no more than one inch margins, and in Times New Roman 12-point font. Put your name and the assignment number on the first page. You do not need to use citations unless you use some other sources than those listed above to compose your answers.