The Swahili Coast
  • 1. Which major body of water borders the Swahili Coast?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Red Sea
D) Mediterranean Sea
  • 2. Which city is often considered the cultural capital of the Swahili Coast?
A) Mombasa
B) Zanzibar City
C) Dar es Salaam
D) Nairobi
  • 3. What influence did Islam have on the Swahili Coast?
A) Widespread conversion
B) Only military influence
C) No influence
D) Cultural isolation
  • 4. What kind of religion was practiced by many along the Swahili Coast?
A) Islam
B) Christianity
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
  • 5. Which spice was widely traded from the Swahili Coast?
A) Cinnamon
B) Pepper
C) Cloves
D) Nutmeg
  • 6. What is the major architectural style found on the Swahili Coast?
A) Victorian architecture
B) Modernist architecture
C) Coral stone architecture
D) Gothic architecture
  • 7. The Swahili Coast mainly includes which modern countries?
A) Somalia and Sudan
B) Kenya and Tanzania
C) Egypt and Libya
D) South Africa and Namibia
  • 8. What is an important economic activity along the Swahili Coast?
A) Coal mining
B) Cattle ranching
C) Fishing
D) Forestry
  • 9. Which empire influenced the Swahili Coast during trade?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Omani Empire
C) Byzantine Empire
D) Roman Empire
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