SWAHILI

CULTURE

• THEY FIND SIGNIFICANCE IN THEIR CRAFTS
• They were not a single ethnic group
• They were bound together by both language and trade
• Swahili cuisine has influences from Indian,Arabic, and European culture

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Different derivatives of American hip hop originated from Swahili
• Commercial buildings , beautiful mosques , and upperclass residence
• Known for having the most beautiful agriculture
• Had one of the highest literacy rates among the common and merchant classes

RELIGION

• The main religion is Islam
• Only prophets and teachers of Islam are permitted to become medicine men among Swahili