African Civilizations

Question 1

The early Bantu’s agricultural practices distinguished them from other cultural groups of this era because the Bantu

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established villages and stayed in one place.

Question 2

What cultural influences shaped the Swahili trading cities along the East African coast?

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The cities blended languages and beliefs from traders across the Indian Ocean.

Question 3

Why were Arab settlers particularly influential along the Swahili Coast?

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They established many of the trading cities.

Question 4

Which term best describes the role of traders living along the Swahili Coast?

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middle men

Question 5

Why is it likely that the Shona had different cultural influences?

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The Shona participated in trade with the Swahili Coast.

Question 6

The word Bantu refers to a common

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language group.

Question 7

What was the relationship between the Shona people and the groups along the Swahili Coast?

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They traded with each other.

Question 8

Which items did the people of Great Zimbabwe take to the markets of the Swahili Coast? Select four options.beadsclothcoppercropsgoldivoryporcelain

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copper; crops; gold; ivory

Question 9

What role did the Bantu have in the development of Swahili culture?

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They influenced changes in language and culture.

Question 10

Which best describes the system under which the Shona are governed?

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kinship

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