Questions about Askum and East Africa

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What body of water was to the east of Askum?

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Red Sea

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What did Askum purchase from trading partners?

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Olive Oil

Front

What major trading rival did Askum defeat around A.D. 350?

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Sofala

Front

Which month would be best for a ship to travel from India to East Africa?

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February

Front

What became the language of trade in East Africa?

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Swahili

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Why was the city-state of Kilwa important?

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It controlled the overseas gold trade.

Front

What group migrated east and south in Africa, spreading their language and culture?

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The Bantu

Front

How did the Bantu people's ability to use iron help them?

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It allowed them to prepare their land for crops.

Front

What did Great Zimbabwe's rulers create that showed their wealth and power?

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large stone structures

Front

The arrival of what group eventually destroyed the kingdom of Kongo?

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Portuguese