AFST Quiz Ch. 9
The East African coast was known to the Greeks and Romans as:
Azania
The Portuguese were very knowledgeable of the Indian Ocean trade prior to their arrival. True or False
False
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Periplus of the Erythraean?
It depicts how the people of East Africa lived
Which of the following trading towns emerged as the most important?
Kilwa
Which of the following trading towns was the initial center of the East African gold trade?
Mogadishu
In order to control the Northern cities of the Zenj, Portugal built a fortress at:
Mombasa
Which European country set out to take control of the Indian Ocean trade in the 15th century?
Portugal
Which of the following had direct contact with the gold source in East Africa?
Sofala
The most widely spoken language in East Africa is:
Swahili
Swahili society became more Islamic in religion and culture but remained African in language and personnel. True or False
True