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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.
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.
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.