What motivated the construction of Biete Ghiorgis (Church of St. George) and many other Christian sites in the highlands of Ethiopia?

A. The king's desire to construct a "new" Jerusalem for pilgrims.
B. The introduction of Christianity into the country.
C. A need for more Christian churches to accommodate new worshipers.
D. New trade routes established after the Persian conquest of south Arabia.


Answer: A

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