Sheba

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary historical location?Saba (ancient Yemen), controlling spice trade routes
2. What is the alternative location theory?Northeast Africa (Ethiopia/Eritrea), linked to Solomonic dynasty
3. Who was Queen Sheba?Queen Sheba was a powerful ruler who lived a long time ago. She is famous for traveling far to meet King Solomon and bringing many gifts.
4. Where was Queen Sheba's kingdom?People think her kingdom was either in southern Arabia, in the area of modern Yemen, or in parts of Ethiopia and Eritrea in Africa.

Sabaean Civilization: An ancient civilization in southern Arabia known for its advanced irrigation and control of spice trade.
Frankincense and Myrrh: Aromatic resins from trees, highly valued in ancient times for religious, medicinal, and cosmetic uses.
Kebra Nagast: An ancient Ethiopian text detailing the lineage of the Solomonic dynasty, linking it to Queen Sheba and King Solomon.