Swahili Coast : Culture and Trade

Who has had the MOST influence on the Swahili People?

• Bantu Inhabitants

• Arabs

• Both Bantu inhabitants and Arabs

• Persians

In one sentence , what was our ENTIRE presentation about?

• The contribution of Various Factors to the rise and fall of the City - states

• Trade amongst the Swahili people and other regions

• The history and narratives of the Swahili people

• Monuments, sculptures and prized possessions

Definition of Kiswahili : A Bantu language in which words in Arabic and other languages were added

• True

• False

What are two of the various city states of the Swahili Coast

• Harare, Bulawayo

• Kilwa, Malindi

• Mbanza, Nsundi

• Gweru, Mutare

What was the most significant good to the Swahili?

• Silk

• Pottery

• Glassware

• All of the above

What was the result of trade in regards to the Swahili People?

• Immigration of other races and ethnicities began

• nothing changed

• the language and culture changed

• Various cultures affected them due to not only the exchange of goods but also culture and language.