The Swahili Coast: A Crossroads of Trade and Culture
  • 1. Which city is often considered the cultural capital of the Swahili Coast?
A) Mombasa
B) Zanzibar
C) Dar es Salaam
D) Lamu
  • 2. What was the primary religion of the Swahili Coast by the late 19th century?
A) Islam
B) Buddhism
C) Christianity
D) Judaism
  • 3. What type of boats were commonly used for trade along the Swahili Coast?
A) Yacht
B) Dhow
C) Catamaran
D) Canoe
  • 4. What type of architectural style is commonly associated with the Swahili Coast?
A) Baroque
B) Modernist
C) Gothic
D) Coral stone
  • 5. Which of the following is a famous landmark found on the Swahili Coast?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Stone Town
C) Taj Mahal
D) Great Wall of China
  • 6. What natural resource was important for building in the Swahili Coast?
A) Granite
B) Limestone
C) Marble
D) Coral
  • 7. The trade networks of the Swahili Coast extended to which continent?
A) Asia
B) America
C) Europe
D) Australia
  • 8. Which European power colonized most of the Swahili Coast in the 19th century?
A) France
B) Britain
C) Portugal
D) Spain
  • 9. What is the main purpose of the Swahili Coast's trade routes?
A) Create alliances
B) Exchange goods
C) Establish colonies
D) Spread religion
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