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