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What were the city states?
Some major ones were Mogadishu, Barawa, Mombasa (Kenya), Gedi, Pate, Malindi, Zanzibar, Kilwa, and Sofala.
What city-states grew as trading ports in East Africa and why were they successful?
this city states were mogadishu,kilwa,Mombasa,and Zanzibar
What actors and actresses appeared in Sofala - 2012?
The cast of Sofala - 2012 includes: Travis Nippard as Robert Ealey
How far would a trader have to traver to go from calicut to sofala?
The distance from Calicut (Kozhikode) in India to Sofala in Mozambique is approximately 5,000 kilometers (around 3,100 miles) by sea. Historically, this journey would have involved maritime routes across the Indian Ocean. The exact distance and route may vary based on specific navigational paths taken during trade.
Is Sofala around Bathurst?
The old gold-mining town of Sofala is very close to Bathurst - just 44 km to the north.
What cities were located in the Swahili settlement?
Some cities located in the Swahili settlement include Mogadishu, Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa, Kilwa, Zanzibar, and Sofala. They were important trade centers along the East African coast combining African, Arab, Persian, and Indian influences.
Why was sofala an important city to great Zimbabwe?
Sofala was the port though which Great Zimbabwe's exports of gold and ivory passed through to Asia.
Where is sofala located?
it is located in north African
What is Sofala?
near wattle flats and upper touner
Why did kilwas seize the port of sofala?
Kilwa seized the port of Sofala in the early 16th century to control the lucrative gold trade in the region and to expand its influence along the East African coast. By controlling Sofala, Kilwa gained access to the gold mines of the interior and could monopolize the trade of this precious commodity with foreign merchants.
Why wass it important for kilwa to control sofala?
Kilwa's control of Sofala was crucial for its economic power and trade dominance in the region. Sofala was a key port for the gold trade, linking East Africa to the Indian Ocean trade networks. By controlling Sofala, Kilwa could regulate trade routes, increase its wealth through taxation, and enhance its political influence over neighboring regions. This control contributed to Kilwa’s rise as a prominent city-state in the medieval period.
What is the name for the port of sofala?
the name 4 it would be the port of Africa
