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The Swahili Coast
Contributed by: Aslam
  • 1. Which major body of water borders the Swahili Coast?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Red Sea
D) Indian Ocean
  • 2. Which city is often considered the cultural capital of the Swahili Coast?
A) Nairobi
B) Mombasa
C) Zanzibar City
D) Dar es Salaam
  • 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) Hinduism
B) Islam
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
  • 5. Which spice was widely traded from the Swahili Coast?
A) Cinnamon
B) Nutmeg
C) Cloves
D) Pepper
  • 6. What is the major architectural style found on the Swahili Coast?
A) Modernist architecture
B) Coral stone architecture
C) Victorian architecture
D) Gothic architecture
  • 7. The Swahili Coast mainly includes which modern countries?
A) Egypt and Libya
B) Somalia and Sudan
C) South Africa and Namibia
D) Kenya and Tanzania
  • 8. What is an important economic activity along the Swahili Coast?
A) Forestry
B) Fishing
C) Coal mining
D) Cattle ranching
  • 9. Which empire influenced the Swahili Coast during trade?
A) Omani Empire
B) Byzantine Empire
C) Ottoman Empire
D) Roman Empire
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