The Swahili city-states traded a variety of goods including ivory, gold, slaves, spices, and textiles. They were important participants in the Indian ocean trade network, exchanging these goods with merchants from the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, India, and China.
In Medieval times the Swahili people mostly traded with the Arabians, the Persians (I think) and also the Chinese for sure. Actually, that is where they adopted a lot of their culture from, which is why archaeologists originally thought the Swahili people were Arabians. That is also what made the Swahili people so wealthy.
Swahili, a Bantu language spoken in East Africa, was developed as a result of trade between East Africans and Arabic speakers. Over time, Swahili incorporated many Arabic words and expressions, leading to its unique vocabulary and structure.
Swahili culture developed through the blending of African Bantu language and customs with Arab, Persian, Indian, and European influences along the East African coast. The Swahili people traded extensively across the Indian Ocean, leading to the rich cultural exchange that shaped their unique identity.
Yes, trade between Africans and Arab merchants along the Swahili Coast was important due to the Swahili Coast's strategic location between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This trade facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, leading to the development of thriving city-states like Kilwa, Sofala, and Mombasa.
No, in Swahili "kiSwahili" means the Swahili language. The word for teacher in Swahili is "mwalimu."
Some of the items they traded were spices,gems e.t.c
Its cheap
In Medieval times the Swahili people mostly traded with the Arabians, the Persians (I think) and also the Chinese for sure. Actually, that is where they adopted a lot of their culture from, which is why archaeologists originally thought the Swahili people were Arabians. That is also what made the Swahili people so wealthy.
They traded plants and animals and tobacco
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They traded items that the have a surplus of for items that they cannot get.
silver and gold
The answer is silk and and tea
Some things that got traded in the Renaissance were artwork and scientific ideas.
They traded furs for metal items, such as, knives, kettles, needles, and axes.
food
The Greeks traded grain and cows for other items they needed.