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