HIST-UA 157 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Swahili Coast, Great Zimbabwe, Silk Road
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What was the economic system of the swahili coast in africa? (u8d4) They traded with india and the medeterranian. Based on oceanic trade: why was axum considered an important region in early african history? (u8d5) Axum was located by the red sea in africa. They were involved in sea based trade. Their main importance is that they controlled sea trade. Did the swahili coast of africa have a primitive or advanced trading network? (u8d5) They traded things like gold, silver, jewelry, beads, silk, and ivory. The swahili coast had a prosperous economy due to their advanced trading network. What is the most important reason for the rise of great zimbabwe? (u8d5) It was a great place for cattle herding. How was society in great zimbabwe organized? (u8d5) The people for some reason eventually left zimbabwe, despite prosperity. The people may have left because the soil was exhausted. What are aspects of life in tang dynasty china? (u8d7)
