Swahili City-States
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Swahili City-States
- city-states located on the eastern coast of Africa
- crucial in controlling trade with India
- Examples included Kilwa, Sofala, and Mombasa
SWAHILI DECLINE
- main country that brought down the Swahili city-states: Portugal
- Vasco da Gama fought with locals in Mozambique and Mombasa- 1497-1498
- Then, he forced payments of tribute and used cannons to destroy ports- 1502
- Portugese navy waged war with Sofala and Mombasa- 1505
Consequences OF DECLINE
- Portuguese establish forts in East Africa
- Disrupts trade between Swahili city-states
Multiple Choice Question
- Which country was responsible for the Swahili city-states' decline?
- A) Spain
- B) Portugal
- C) England
- D) The Netherlands
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