In which way was MALI different from AXUM
1. Location: Mali was located in West Africa, while Axum was located in the Horn of Africa, in what is now modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea.
2. Civilization: Mali was known for its wealth and prosperity due to its control of the trans-Saharan trade routes and its gold production, while Axum was known for its advanced civilization and strong centralized government, as well as being an important center of trade and commerce in the region.
3. Religion: Mali was predominantly Islamic, with Islam being introduced to the region through trade and commerce, while Axum was one of the first Christian kingdoms in Africa, adopting Christianity as the state religion in the 4th century.
4. Architecture: The architecture of Mali was characterized by mud-brick buildings and mosques, such as the Great Mosque of Djenné, while Axum is known for its impressive obelisks and stone buildings, such as the famous Stele of Axum.
5. Language and writing: Mali used the Arabic script for writing, influenced by its Islamic heritage, while Axum had its own unique script called Ge'ez, which is still used in the Ethiopian Orthodox church and liturgical texts.