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