Trading States of East Africa

The wealth of East African city-states was based on

• farming

• trade

• gold mining

• control of natural resources

Which was the main cause of the development of Swahili culture?

• trade across the Indian Ocean

• the gold-salt trade with West Africa

• trade with the interior of East Africa

Rulers of Axum gained power and wealth by

• adopting Christianity

• constructing churches

• controlling trade routes

• building monuments such as stelae

How did Axum become an important trading kingdom?

• In 325, King Ezana took over the Kush

• Auxum replaced the Kush as the main trading center of the northeast

• gained control of trade routes across Rome, Egypt, southern Arabia and India

• all of the above

Hey explorers! Ava, Evelyn, and Luna are on a quest to discover which early East African kingdom was famous for its maritime trade and connections with the Arabian Peninsula. Can you help them out?

• Kingdom of Kush

• Aksumite Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

• Benin Empire

Hey explorers! Benjamin and Arjun are on a quest to discover which early East African kingdom was famous for its grand stone architecture and bustling trade with India. Can you help them out?

• Kingdom of Kush

• Aksumite Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

• Benin Empire

Which early East African kingdom was known for its trade and connections with the Roman Empire?

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Aksumite Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Benin Empire

Hey history buffs! Michael and Mia are on a quest to discover which early East African kingdom was famous for its bustling trade and connections with the Roman Empire. Can you help them out?

• Kingdom of Ghana

• Aksumite Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Benin Empire

Which East African city-state was known for its trade in gold and ivory?

• Kilwa

• Mombasa

• Zanzibar

• Lamu

What was the primary language spoken in the trading states of East Africa?

• Arabic

• Swahili

• Portuguese

• French