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Define Great Zimbabwe.
Capital city of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, a major trade hub.
What is the Great Enclosure?
A massive circular wall in Great Zimbabwe.
Define Conical Tower.
Structure in Great Zimbabwe, likely a granary.
What does 'Swahili' mean?
Derived from 'sawahil,' Arabic for 'coasts'.
Define Swahili Coast.
East African coast from Somalia to Mozambique.
What is a lingua franca?
A common language used for communication.
What is the Swahili language?
A Bantu lingua franca on the Swahili Coast.
Define Eurocentrism.
A worldview centered on European culture.
What is pre-colonial?
Existing before European colonization.
Define autonomy.
Self-governance or independence.
When did the Kingdom of Zimbabwe flourish?
12th to 15th century.
When did Swahili city-states share common elements?
11th to 15th centuries.
When did the Portuguese invade the Swahili Coast?
16th century.
What was the significance of Great Zimbabwe's construction?
Demonstrated Shona kings' power and pre-colonial sophistication.
What role did the Swahili Coast play in trade?
Linked Africa's interior to Indian Ocean trade networks.
What facilitated cultural cohesion on the Swahili Coast?
Shared Swahili language and Islam.
What was the impact of the Portuguese invasion?
Disrupted trade networks and political structures.
What was traded from Great Zimbabwe?
Gold, ivory, and cattle.
What was the effect of trade on the Shona people?
They became wealthy from their resources.
What was the effect of the Portuguese invasion on Swahili culture?
Swahili culture persisted despite disruption.
What is the cultural significance of Great Zimbabwe's architecture?
Demonstrates pre-colonial African sophistication.
What role did Swahili play in cultural unity?
Facilitated communication and trade.
How did Islam impact Swahili culture?
Fostered a sense of cultural identity.
What does Great Zimbabwe symbolize?
Power, agricultural advancements, sophistication.
What is the importance of Swahili resilience?
Culture persisted despite Portuguese influence.
How did shared language impact Swahili culture?
Strengthened economic and political ties.
What is the significance of Swahili as a lingua franca?
Facilitated communication and trade.
What is the importance of Great Enclosure?
Showcases advanced construction techniques.
What is the importance of Conical Tower?
Likely used as a granary.
How did the Shona people become wealthy?
From their resources.