How did the expansion of Islam into northern Ethiopia in the eighth century affect the city of Aksum? a. It brought a huge influx of trade to the city. b. It resolved religious conflicts that had weakened the region for four centuries. c. It sparked a civil war and many political assassinations. d. It weakened Aksum's commercial prosperity.

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The expansion of Islam into northern Ethiopia in the eighth century affected the city of Aksum by:

d. It weakened Aksum's commercial prosperity.

The introduction and spread of Islam disrupted the trade routes that Aksum relied upon, leading to a decline in the city's commercial prosperity. As Islam expanded in the region, trade patterns shifted, bypassing Aksum and affecting its economic significance and trade networks.