15.3 East African City-States and Southern Empires

What language developed as a result of the interaction between Bantu speakers and Arabs?

• Swahili

• Hausa

• Zulu

• Amharic

Which empire was known for its trade in gold and was located in southeastern Africa?

• Akkadian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

• Mali Empire

What was the main reason for the Portuguese conquest of East African city-states?

• To explore new lands

• To establish new colonies

• To gain profits from Asian trade

• To spread Christianity

Which city was as far south on the coast as a ship from India could sail in one monsoon season, making it wealthy?

• Mombasa

• Malindi

• Sofala

• Kilwa

What was the primary material used in the construction of the houses of rich families in Kilwa?

• Coral and stone

• Wood

• Brick

• Mud and straw

Which empire was established by a man named Mutota in the 15th century?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Mutapa Empire

What was the main reason for the abandonment of Great Zimbabwe around 1450?

• Military defeat

• Natural disaster

• Environmental degradation

• Economic decline

Which of the following was not a reason for Kilwa's wealth?

• Its advanced technology

• Controlling the trade of gold from southern Africa

• Its location on trade routes

• Seizing the port of Sofala

What was the primary reason for the Portuguese to conquer the Mutapa Empire?

• To establish a new settlement

• To find a new source of salt

• To spread their religion

• To control the gold trade

Which of the following was a significant cultural interaction resulting from East African trade?

• The spread of Christianity

• The decline of local religions

• The development of the Swahili language

• The introduction of European languages