True or False: Axum was a polytheistic kingdom.

True or False: Axum was a polytheistic kingdom.

• A. True
• B. It was monotheistic
• C. It was atheistic
• D. False

Answer: (D)

Axum’s religious story includes a major shift over time. In its early periods, the kingdom had traditional beliefs that involved multiple gods. But in the 4th century, King Ezana adopted Christianity and made it the state religion, aligning Axum with monotheistic worship in the sense of believing in one primary God (within the Trinity). Because the kingdom later identified with Christianity rather than polytheism, describing Axum as polytheistic across its history isn’t accurate. So the statement is false.

Axum’s religious story includes a major shift over time. In its early periods, the kingdom had traditional beliefs that involved multiple gods. But in the 4th century, King Ezana adopted Christianity and made it the state religion, aligning Axum with monotheistic worship in the sense of believing in one primary God (within the Trinity). Because the kingdom later identified with Christianity rather than polytheism, describing Axum as polytheistic across its history isn’t accurate. So the statement is false.