Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An ancient complex society that emerged in eastern Africa (present-day Eritrea and Ethiopia) around 100 BCE, connected to major maritime trade networks via the Red Sea, and developed its own currency and script (Ge'ez).