Question

Explain the rise of the Axum Empire. (1 point)
Axum became a major trading hub due to its location near the southern tip of Africa, which connected the Pacific Ocean trade network with the interior of Africa.
Axum became a major trading hub due to its location on the Indian Ocean, which connected that trade network with the interior of Africa.
Axum became a major trading hub due to its location near the entrance of the Red Sea where the sea connects to the Indian Ocean.
Axum became a major trading hub due to its location on the Indian Ocean, which connected that trade network with the Pacific Ocean.

Answer 1

Third option.

Axum's capital and ports (like Adulis) sat near the entrance to the Red Sea where it meets the Indian Ocean, giving it control of key maritime trade routes between the Mediterranean/Arab world, India, and the African interior.