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Cause and effect: Trade in Kingdom of Zimbabwe.
Cause: Abundant gold, ivory, cattle. Effect: Wealth for Shona people, development of Great Zimbabwe.
Cause and effect: Swahili Coast's location.
Cause: Coastal location. Effect: Connection to Indian Ocean trade network.
Cause and effect: Shared language and religion on Swahili Coast.
Cause: Swahili language, Islam. Effect: Cultural unity and stronger economic ties.
Cause and effect: Portuguese invasion of Swahili Coast.
Cause: Portuguese interest in Indian Ocean trade. Effect: Disruption of trade and political structures.
Cause and effect: Agricultural advancements in Zimbabwe.
Cause: Skilled farming techniques. Effect: Supported a growing population and trade surplus.
Cause and effect: Decline of Great Zimbabwe.
Cause: Depletion of resources, political instability. Effect: Gradual abandonment of the city.
Cause and effect: Adoption of Islam on Swahili Coast.
Cause: Trade contacts with Arab merchants. Effect: Cultural transformation and integration into wider Islamic world.
Cause and effect: Resistance to Portuguese on Swahili Coast.
Cause: Desire to maintain autonomy and trade networks. Effect: Prolonged conflict and eventual decline of Portuguese influence.
Cause and effect: Construction of Great Enclosure.
Cause: Need for defense and administrative control. Effect: Enhanced security and symbolized power.
Cause and effect: Trade between Zimbabwe and Swahili Coast.
Cause: Zimbabwe's resources and Swahili traders. Effect: Economic prosperity for both regions.
When did the Kingdom of Zimbabwe flourish?
12th to 15th century.
When did Swahili city-states share common elements?
11th and 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 autonomy.
What was the impact of Islam's adoption on the Swahili Coast?
Fostered cultural identity and strengthened ties.
What was the effect of Portuguese invasion on Swahili trade?
Disrupted existing trade networks.
What was the result of shared language on the Swahili Coast?
Facilitated communication and trade.
What was the primary function of Great Zimbabwe?
Military defense, trade, religion, administration.
What was the effect of trade connections for Kingdom of Zimbabwe?
Connected the kingdom to the Swahili Coast.
What was the primary reason for Portuguese invasion?
To control Indian Ocean trade.
Compare trade in Zimbabwe and Swahili Coast.
Zimbabwe: Gold, ivory, cattle. Swahili: Connected Africa to Indian Ocean.
Compare the impact of external forces.
Zimbabwe: Not discussed. Swahili: Portuguese disrupted trade.
Compare unifying factors.
Zimbabwe: Not discussed. Swahili: Language and religion.
Compare architecture.
Zimbabwe: Stone structures. Swahili: Not discussed.
Compare main exports.
Zimbabwe: Gold, ivory. Swahili: Slaves, gold, ivory, timber.
Compare cultural identity.
Zimbabwe: Shona kings. Swahili: Swahili language and Islam.
Compare trade partners.
Zimbabwe: Swahili Coast. Swahili: Arab, Persian, Indian, Chinese.
Compare political structures.
Zimbabwe: Shona kings. Swahili: City-states.
Compare the impact of trade.
Zimbabwe: Wealth. Swahili: Cultural exchange.
Compare the impact of agriculture.
Zimbabwe: Agricultural advancements. Swahili: Not discussed.