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