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What was the key factor that led to Zimbabwe gaining control of the ivory and gold trade?
What was the key factor that led to Zimbabwe gaining control of the ivory and gold trade?
- Significant agricultural production
- Cultural exchange with British traders
- Stone architecture present in the city
- Trade relationships with Mapungubwe (correct)
How did the stone walls surrounding the city of Great Zimbabwe serve the city?
How did the stone walls surrounding the city of Great Zimbabwe serve the city?
- Facilitated agricultural expansion
- Gave protection and artistic design (correct)
- Provided architectural inspiration
- Acted as barriers to trade
What was the significance of Ghana's introduction to Islam?
What was the significance of Ghana's introduction to Islam?
- It came through the trans-Saharan trade and shared resources and culture (correct)
- It expanded Ghana's language to include Arabic
- It facilitated the trade of cultural artifacts
- It increased access to advanced military technology
How did Ghanaian scholars write their oral stories?
How did Ghanaian scholars write their oral stories?
What kind of articles were commonly described as made of gold in ancient Ghana?
What kind of articles were commonly described as made of gold in ancient Ghana?
Why was gold ownership regulated in ancient Ghana?
Why was gold ownership regulated in ancient Ghana?
Which ancient kingdom was the most prominent in Ancient Abyssinia?
Which ancient kingdom was the most prominent in Ancient Abyssinia?
In which century was Ancient Aksum established?
In which century was Ancient Aksum established?
Which ancient kingdom was known for printing its own coins as currency?
Which ancient kingdom was known for printing its own coins as currency?
What type of structures did archeologists discover in Aksum, built by Negus Ezana?
What type of structures did archeologists discover in Aksum, built by Negus Ezana?
Which city was part of the ancient Harari kingdom in Ancient Abyssinia?
Which city was part of the ancient Harari kingdom in Ancient Abyssinia?
Which ancient kingdom was founded by the Kalanga people and lasted till the year 1500 CE?
Which ancient kingdom was founded by the Kalanga people and lasted till the year 1500 CE?
