19. Which of the following civilizations took control of the Red Sea and Indian Ocean trade?
a. Kush
b. Egypt
c. Mesopotamia
d. Aksum


Answer :

D. Aksum

The Kingdom of Aksum had access to the Red Sea and the Upper Nile, so, its navy was able to profit from the various trades betwen states. Aksumite merchants traveled across India and Arabia trading luxury commodities such as gold, ivory, and etc.