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The religious beliefs of the early Bantu and Shona both involved the practice of

A
animism.
B
Christianity.
C
Islam.
D
polytheism.
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Which describes why other peoples most likely moved into Bantu territory?

A
They wanted to develop ironworking capabilities.
B
They needed land for their growing population.
C
They wanted to expand their influence.
D
They sought a more hospitable climate.
3

The Swahili Coast was a marketplace for traders from which locations? Select four options.ArabiaAsiaAustraliaNorth AfricaPersiaSouth America

A
Arabia
B
Asia
C
Australia
D
North Africa
E
Persia
F
South America
4

Why were Arab settlers particularly influential along the Swahili Coast?

A
They were the Bantu’s major trading partner.
B
They established many of the trading cities.
C
They controlled all of the regional trade.
D
They introduced trade to the region.
5

For which of these skills were early Bantu noted? Select three options.farmingfishinghuntingironworkingseafaring

A
farming
B
fishing
C
hunting
D
ironworking
E
seafaring
6

The map shows sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the Swahili Coast.

Question illustration
A
It was the source of desirable natural resources.
B
It was home to different cultural groups.
C
It was the site of manufacturing and production.
D
It was accessible to people from different parts of the world.
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What was the relationship between the Shona people and the groups along the Swahili Coast?

A
They traded with each other.
B
They were part of kinship networks.
C
They fought over land and resources.
D
They created a unified culture.
8

On which crop did the early Bantu greatly rely?

A
wheat
B
sorghum
C
soybeans
D
maize
9

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

A
elected officials
B
a council of elders
C
kinship
D
monarchy
10

The word Bantu refers to a common

A
ethnic group.
B
kinship group.
C
language group.
D
religious group.

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