WorksheetsTrading States of East Africa
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which early East African kingdom was known for its maritime trade and connections with the Arabian Peninsula?
Kingdom of Kush
Aksumite Empire
Great Zimbabwe
Benin Empire
Which early East African kingdom was known for its monumental stone architecture and trade with India?
Kingdom of Kush
Aksumite Empire
Great Zimbabwe
Benin Empire
The wealth of East African city-states was based on
control of natural resources.
farming.
trade.
gold mining.
Axum
An African state that developed along the upper reaches of the Nile c. 100 B.C.E. / Un estado africano que se desarrolló a lo largo de la parte superior del Nilo c. 100 a.E.C.
trading center, and powerful ancient kingdom in northern present-day Ethiopia / centro comercial y poderoso reino antiguo en el norte de la actual Etiopía
A carved stone slab used to mark graves or to commemorate historical events. / Losa de piedra tallada que se utiliza para marcar tumbas o para conmemorar hechos históricos.
The cultural mixing of both ancient Greek and Roman traditions. / La mezcla cultural de las antiguas tradiciones griega y romana.
Which East African city-state was known for its role in the Indian Ocean trade network and its Swahili culture?
A) Kilwa
B) Timbuktu
C) Cairo
D) Marrakech
What was the primary export of the East African city-state of Mombasa during the medieval period?
A) Gold
B) Spices
C) Ivory
D) Silk
Which East African trading state was famous for its stone ruins and was a major trading center in the 11th century?
A) Great Zimbabwe
B) Kilwa
C) Meroe
D) Zanzibar
The Swahili Coast was a major hub for trade in which ocean?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
Which language developed as a result of trade interactions between Arabs and Bantu-speaking people on the East African coast?
A) Arabic
B) Swahili
C) Amharic
D) Zulu
Which East African city-state was known for its trade in gold and its connections with the Persian Gulf?
A) Mogadishu
B) Kilwa
C) Sofala
D) Mombasa
What was the main reason for the prosperity of the East African city-states during the medieval period?
A) Agriculture
B) Mining
C) Trade
D) Conquest
Which European country first established a colonial presence in East Africa, impacting the trade dynamics of the region?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) France
D) Britain
Which East African city-state was known for its coral stone architecture and bustling trade markets?
A) Lamu
B) Cairo
C) Timbuktu
D) Lagos
What was the primary religion that spread along the East African coast due to trade?
A) Christianity
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
Which East African city-state was a key player in the trade of spices and textiles in the medieval period?
A) Zanzibar
B) Alexandria
C) Tripoli
D) Tunis
