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