Research on sport participation and social class tends to show that low-income people tend to play sports more than they watch them. low-income people cannot afford to play or watch most sports. higher-income people have high rates of attendance at most sport events. participation in sports is highest among those who work in physical jobs.

the aksumite empire was an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern ethiopia from the period of 100 ad to 940 ad. its capital was the city of aksum. the kingdom established itself as one of the 4 great powers at its time, along with persia, rome, and china.

the kingdom was rich in goods like gold, iron, and salt. it established strong commercial ties with the regions governed by rome, egypt, and persia (arabia). aksum was a key location in this commercial network. trade was also facilitated with the introduction of the aksumite currency.