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Handout
University of Calgary

Merchants and Traders: Kilwa

For Students 9th - 10th
The wealthy island city of Kilwa was the most important trade center that flourished along the East African Coast from the 1100s to the early 1500s.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Historic Gedi

For Students 9th - 10th
The archaeological site from PBS of Gedi in Kenya is a unique place to see what life was like for the Swahili in East Africa. Scientists have no idea why this prosperous site was abandoned in the early 17th century, but during its peak...
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Website
Other

Utalii Travel & Safari: Kilwa Kisiwani Ancient Ruins

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive description of the ancient city of Kilwa, the oldest city in Eastern Africa.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: The Story of Africa: The Swahili

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Swahili.
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Curated OER

Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 6 Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of trade and traditions in Great Zimbabwe.