East African Kingdoms

Which kingdom gained control of the Red Sea coast and grew rich from trade with Rome and Persia?

• Nubia

• Zimbabwe

• Axum

• Ethiopia

What was the strategic location of Axum's two main cities that contributed to its wealth?

• Inland mountains

• Coastal plains

• Red Sea coast

• Indian Ocean coast

Which religion became the official religion of Axum under the rule of King Ezana?

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

• Christianity

Which African city-state was described as 'one of the most beautiful and well-constructed towns in the world'?

• Kilwa

• Mogadishu

• Mombasa

• Sofala

What was the name of the unique and elegant language that emerged from the cultural mix in East Africa?

• Arabic

• Bantu

• Swahili

• Persian

What was the name of the book written by Ibn Battuta about his travels?

• The Rihlah

• The Great Zimbabwe

• The Glory of Kings

• The Travels of Ibn Battuta

What was the name of the powerful and prosperous capital of the great inland empire in Southern Africa?

• Kilwa

• Mogadishu

• Great Zimbabwe

• Mombasa

What contributed to the decline of Great Zimbabwe?

• Overgrazing and drought

• All of the above

• Dwindling trade

• Civil war

Which African kingdom claimed descent from the Israelite king Solomon and the queen of Sheba?

• Axum

• Zimbabwe

• Nubia

• Ethiopia

Which ocean provided a trade route between India and Africa?

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean