All Flashcards
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.
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.
What is the Conical Tower?
A structure in Great Zimbabwe, likely used as a granary.
Define Swahili Coast.
East African coast stretching from Somalia to Mozambique.
What does 'Swahili' mean?
Derived from 'sawahil,' Arabic for coasts.
Define lingua franca.
A common language used for communication and trade.
Define Eurocentrism.
A worldview centered on European culture and values.
What are city-states?
Independent cities that also act as small countries.
Define autonomy.
Self-governance or independence.
What is pre-colonial?
Existing before European colonization.
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.