The first kingdom to rise to power in what is now this country was the Aksum Empire in the 1st century CE.
The first kingdom to rise to power in what is now this country was the Aksum Empire in the 1st century CE. The Empire converted to Christianity in the 4th century CE, and ruled the country nearly continuously until the Zagwe Dynasty came to power. The Solomonids followed the Zagwe, and took the title of "King of Kings" or Emperor. For 10 points, identify this African king more recently led by the Emperor Haile Selassie.
The first kingdom to rise to power in what is now this country was the Aksum Empire in the 1st century CE.
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