Trading States of East Africa Quick Check
1. Which region of Africa did the trading states of East Africa develop in?
East Africa
2. What was the main economic activity of the trading states of East Africa?
Trade, especially of goods such as ivory, gold, and slaves
3. Which European power first established a presence in East Africa in the late 15th century?
Portugal
4. What was the main religion of the trading states of East Africa?
Islam
5. Name one of the most powerful trading states of East Africa.
Kilwa Kisiwani, the Swahili city-state.
Which three regions were part of the Indian Ocean trade route?
A.
East Africa, Middle East, and China
B.
China, East Africa, and West Africa
C.
Mediterranean, West Africa, and East Africa
D.
East Africa, Mediterranean, and India
D. East Africa, Mediterranean, and India
Which statement describes a characteristic of East Africa?
A.
Its mountainous region made East Africa difficult to protect itself from invaders.
B.
After Christianity came to the region, Islam was no longer practiced after the 1000s.
C.
Through trade, East Africa became a multicultural mix of diverse cultures.
D.
East Africans produced cotton and grain that they traded for slaves from the Middle East.
C. Through trade, East Africa became a multicultural mix of diverse cultures.
Drag and drop the events in the order in which Christianity spread across East Africa
King Ezana became a Christian.
Zagwa rulers carved large churches out of rock.
Greco-Romans settled and spread Christianity.
Christian churches were built along the coast of East Africa.
Greco-Romans settled and spread Christianity. > King Ezana became a Christian. > Christian churches were built along the coast of East Africa. > Zagwa rulers carved large churches out of rock.
the bot's right for all except for the last one
King Ezana became a Christian. > Christian churches were built along the coast of East Africa.
need to be switched
I apologize for the mistake. The correct order is:
Greco-Romans settled and spread Christianity. > Christian churches were built along the coast of East Africa. > King Ezana became a Christian. > Zagwa rulers carved large churches out of rock.
which of the following is the best description of the purpose of a folk festival?
A. to celebrate various Hispanic cultural items
B. to celebrate European immigrants' heritage
C. to celebrate the practices and traditions of the past in a culture
D. to provide a central location for folk music and dance
C. to celebrate the practices and traditions of the past in a culture
which festivals are most important to the mexican populations of texas?
A. Juneteenth celebrations
B. Independence Day Holiday
C. Schutzenfest and Wurstfest
D. December religious observances
D. December religious observances, such as Las Posadas and Dia de los Muertos, are most important to the Mexican populations of Texas.
Texas folklore inspired many Texas writers. Which Texas subject areas most inspired Frank Dobie's writing?
A. segregation of African Americans
B. Mexican American struggles
C. Native American cave drawings
D. cowboys and ranch life