Geography
Political System
Economics
Social Values
Modern Comparison
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What was the climate of the Kingdom of Kilwa?
the Kingdom of Kilwa had a hot climate due to its close proximity to the equator.
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Did citizens of Kilwa vote for a leader?
No, leadership was obtained by bloodline of a family of Muslim sultans.
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What was the most common part of a Kilwa diet?
Fishing due to the close proximity with lots of water as an island.
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What was the dominant religion in Kilwa?
The dominant religion was Islam.
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Does modern day Tanzania use the same currency as Kilwa did?
No, salt was used as currency whereas now Tanzanian Shillings are used.
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What kind of land form (peninsula, etc.) was the City-State of Kilwa?
the Kingdom of Kilwa was an island.
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What was the title of the leaders of Kilwa?
Kilwa's leaders were named Sultans.
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What agriculture thrived in Kilwa?
Fruit trees thrived due to warm climate.
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What were the names of the religious buildings built?
As Kilwa is predominantly muslim, many Mosques were built.
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What country does Kilwa belong to?
Tanzania.
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What section (east, west, etc.) was the Kingdom of Kilwa in?
the Kingdom of Kilwa was in East Africa.
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How many political officials were there in total?
3.
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What two continents was Kilwa a trading point between?
Asia and Africa.
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What part of architecture shifted in Kilwa in the 14th century?
Architecture evolved from wood to stone.
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Was Kilwa the site of as many wars as Tanzania?
No, Tanzania has been involved in many more wars than Kilwa.
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What set of city states was the Kingdom of Kilwa near?
The Kingdom of Kilwa was off the coast of the Swahili City-States.
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How many different families in total ruled Kilwa?
2 different families ruled Kilwa.
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Why was farming difficult in Kilwa
The island consisted mostly of red soil, unfit for farming.
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What was Kilwa praised for by North African traveler Ibn Battuta?
Kilwa was praised for its beauty by Ibn Battuta.
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How many languages were spoken in Kilwa as opposed to Tanzania?
Over 100 in Tanzania, whereas Bantu, Arabic and African were spoken in Kilwa.
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What modern country was the City-State of Kilwa off the coast of?
The City-State of Kilwa was in modern day Tanzania.
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What are the names of the two rulers appointed by the Sultan?
The Wazir and Amir were the names of the two officials appointed by the Sultan to help govern Kilwa.
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What was special about the Port of Kilwa
It was the largest of all Swahili City-States.
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What was the name of the Kilwa palace for the Sultan?
Husuni Kubwa.
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How many wars were fought in Tanzania, and how many were fought in Kilwa?
2 in Kilwa, 5 involving Tanzania.
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