WH2.6E Swahili Coast in Trade REVIEW

Which present-day countries did the Swahili Coast stretch along in 1500?

• Kenya, Tanzania, and northern Mozambique

• Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia

• South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia

• Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon

Explain how the Indian Ocean trade contributed to the prosperity of the Swahili Coast in 1500.

• It linked Africa to Arabia, Persia, India, and China, bringing wealth and cultural exchange.

• It isolated the region from other civilizations.

• It led to the decline of the Swahili language.

• It caused frequent wars between city-states.

Analyze why the shared Swahili language and culture might have been important for the city-states of the Swahili Coast.

• It helped unify the city-states and facilitated trade and communication.

• It prevented the city-states from trading with outsiders.

• It led to the development of different currencies.

• It caused conflicts between the city-states.

To which regions were African goods highly valued and exported?

• Europe and North America

• Asia and the Middle East

• Australia and South America

• Antarctica and the Arctic

Explain why goods such as gold, ivory, and enslaved people were highly valued in markets across Asia and the Middle East. Use evidence from the learning material to support your answer.

• Because these goods were rare and in high demand in those regions.

• Because they were produced in large quantities in Asia and the Middle East.

• Because they were used only for local consumption in Africa.

• Because they were not allowed to be traded outside Africa.

Which European group arrived in the late 15th century seeking control over the Indian Ocean trade routes?

• The Portuguese

• The Spanish

• The Dutch

• The British

What was the main goal of the Portuguese when they arrived in the Indian Ocean region in the late 15th century?

• To spread religion

• To control trade routes

• To explore new lands

• To form alliances with Swahili cities

How did the Portuguese disrupt established trade networks in the Swahili cities?

• By building schools

• By capturing and fortifying cities

• By signing peace treaties

• By promoting local trade

Explain how the arrival of the Portuguese in the late 15th century affected the economic power of Swahili cities in the following century.

• It led to economic growth and prosperity.

• It weakened Swahili economic power due to disrupted trade networks.

• It had no impact on the Swahili economy.

• It resulted in the Swahili cities becoming more independent.

Which three cultural influences combined to form the Swahili culture?

• African, Arab, and Persian

• Indian, Chinese, and Greek

• Roman, Egyptian, and Turkish

• European, Berber, and Mongol