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