When African People Sailed the World.

When African People Sailed the World.

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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Hard

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The video explores the rich maritime history of sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the region's ancient trade networks with Asia. It highlights the unique construction of African sewn boats and their role in facilitating trade long before European voyages. The video also discusses the Axumite Empire's maritime influence and the Swahili Coast's extensive trade network, which connected Africa to Asia and beyond. Additionally, it touches on cultural and genetic exchanges between East Africa and China, challenging the notion of Africa as an isolated continent.

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What types of goods were commonly traded between East Africa and other regions?

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What was the significance of the open hearth furnace invented in Tanzania?

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In what ways did the maritime trade network impact the populations of East Africa?

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How did the legacy of East African maritime trade manifest in modern populations?

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