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Why do you think the Portuguese captured and looted the Swahili cities?
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∙ 11y ago
They wanted their Golden Grahams
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Has Ottawa been captured and burned by Americans in 1812?
Ottawa was never captured by the armericans although the Americans did burn york and looted it . (york = Toronto)
How did Xerxes punish Athens after Darius died?
He captured Athens and looted the city in 480-479 BCE.
Did Alexander the Great make money?
He looted initially, then when he took control of the Persian Empire, he taxed its cities, tribes and provinces.
What did Alaric do?
In A.D. 410 the Visigoths leader Alaric and his solders captured the city of Rome. They burned records and looted the treasury. Rome's capture shocked the empire's people. It was the first time Rome had been conquered in 800 years.
What happened after the boxer rebellion?
After the Boxer Rebellion, Boxer leaders were executed, and the palaces were looted.
Why do you think portuguese captured qnd looted the Swahili cities?
Portuguese explorers captured and looted Swahili cities to gain control of trade routes and resources in East Africa. They were motivated by the desire for wealth and power, as well as a strategic interest in dominating the lucrative Indian Ocean trade network. The Swahili cities were seen as valuable targets for their economic importance and potential to strengthen Portuguese influence in the region.
What ended the Trojan War?
Having looted the Asia Minor coast for 10 years, the Greek forces turned on the richest prize Troy, captured and looted it, and enslaved the people.
Has Ottawa been captured and burned by Americans in 1812?
Ottawa was never captured by the armericans although the Americans did burn york and looted it . (york = Toronto)
How did Xerxes punish Athens after Darius died?
He captured Athens and looted the city in 480-479 BCE.
What caused Troy to be destroyed by the Greeks?
The Greeks coveted its wealth. They captured, looted and burnt it, selling the people into slavery.
Did Alexander the Great make money?
He looted initially, then when he took control of the Persian Empire, he taxed its cities, tribes and provinces.
Did English pirates looted portuguese vessels in the new world?
Yes, English pirates did loot Portuguese vessels in the New World during the Age of Exploration. Portuguese ships carrying valuable goods were often targeted by English pirates seeking treasure and riches. These pirate attacks contributed to the overall tensions between England and Portugal during this period.
When do you get looted items on Mafia Wars?
You get looted items when you fight other mafias and win.
What are the looted items in Mafia Wars used for?
Looted items in Mafia Wars helps you to win more fights if the looted items are better then your current items you already have.
When was Commission for Looted Art in Europe created?
Commission for Looted Art in Europe was created in 1999.
What did the Greeks do in Troy?
The Greeks undertook and extended coordinated pirate raid on western Asia Minor and the adjacent islands. After an initial failed attempt to loot the richest city, Troy, they left and looted the coastal and island cities, and returned ten years later for a second attempt which was successful (according to legend).
What did Alaric do?
In A.D. 410 the Visigoths leader Alaric and his solders captured the city of Rome. They burned records and looted the treasury. Rome's capture shocked the empire's people. It was the first time Rome had been conquered in 800 years.
