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