Swahili Civilization and Culture

The video explores the Swahili civilization on Africa's eastern coast, highlighting its city-states like Zanzibar and Mombasa. It discusses the cultural links of language, trade, and religion, emphasizing the Bantu migration's impact on agriculture and ironwork. The influence of Arabic and Islam is examined, noting the trade networks across the Indian Ocean. The video concludes with the cultural exchange and historical legacy of the Swahili civilization.

Which of the following was NOT a Swahili city-state?

• Cairo

• Mombasa

• Mogadishu

• Zanzibar

What language group does Swahili belong to?

• Bantu

• Niger-Congo

• Afro-Asiatic

• Khoisan

What significant changes did the Bantu migration bring to East Africa?

• Spread of Christianity

• Establishment of centralized kingdoms

• Introduction of ironwork and agriculture

• Development of maritime technology

What was the initial belief about the founders of East African cities?

• They were built by Chinese merchants

• They were started by Arab or Persian traders

• They were established by European explorers

• They were founded by local African tribes

When did Swahili civilization begin its rapid development?

• 1st century CE

• 5th century CE

• 8th century CE

• 12th century CE

What religion did Arab traders bring to the Swahili city-states?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

Which city impressed the traveler Ibn Battuta with its mosque?

• Kilwa

• Zanzibar

• Mombasa

• Mogadishu

What were some of the main exports of the Swahili city-states?

• Gold and silver

• Silk and tea

• Ivory, animal hides, and timber

• Spices and textiles

What luxury goods did the Swahili city-states import?

• Gold and silver

• Porcelain and books

• Spices and textiles

• Silk and tea

What does the integration of books into architecture in Kilwa signify?

• The blend of history, archaeology, writing, and oral tradition

• The influence of European architecture

• The importance of oral tradition

• The dominance of Islamic architecture