Swahili Coast

Where was the Swahili coast?

• The Eastern Coast of Africa

• Above the Sahara desert

• Right next to the empire of Mali

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Which of the following is a key idea about the culture of the Swahili coast?

• It doesn't have a culture.

• They are a Christian country.

• It has a unique culture that is a mix of languages and religions from various parts of the world.

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Which of the following were important goods that were traded from the Swahili coast?

• Silver and wood

• Gold and ivory

• A variety of minerals

• I'm not sure

Due to its location on the coast, what types of everyday activities do we think that many people engaged in on a daily basis?

• Logging

• Fishing and farming

• Mining

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What images does the video often highlight related to life on the Swahili Coast?

• Big animals that Africa/Tanzania is known for

• Giant silver mines

• Busy markets and beautiful coastline

• Impressive sand dunes

What religion is practiced on the Swahili coast?

• Islam with its own Swahili practices

• Hinduism with its own Swahili practices

• A religion introduced by traders and immigrants

• The first and third answers are correct

Please share in a brief sentence or two something new that you learned today.

If you were to pick 2-3 words to describe the Swahili Coast and its history and culture, what would they be?