1. Section 3 East African Civilizations

2. East Africa began trading as goods moved from the interior of Africa to coastal areas

4. Zimbabwe Trading kingdom Language – Bantu Ancestors were Shona from Nigeria Trading kingdom Language – Bantu Ancestors were Shona from Nigeria

5. Shona About A.D. 100 - population explosion (a large and sudden growth in population) Land could not support increase in population Migrated to Zimbabwe about A.D. 700 About A.D. 100 - population explosion (a large and sudden growth in population) Land could not support increase in population Migrated to Zimbabwe about A.D. 700

6. Shona Cities Built towns using stones without mortar Capital had houses, a fort, and a temple Fort was surrounded by a wall Built towns using stones without mortar Capital had houses, a fort, and a temple Fort was surrounded by a wall

7. Zimbabwe remained strong because… When chief became old he drank poison so younger ruler could take over Trade: copper, gold, ivory When chief became old he drank poison so younger ruler could take over Trade: copper, gold, ivory

13. Victoria Falls

16. Harare

18. Kilwa

19. Trading city-state in East Africa Collected heavy taxes Swahili developed in Kilwa Trading city-state in East Africa Collected heavy taxes Swahili developed in Kilwa

20. Swahili Arab traders settled in Kilwa Swahili is a mix of Arabic and African culture Swahili language is a mix of Bantu and Arabic Arab traders settled in Kilwa Swahili is a mix of Arabic and African culture Swahili language is a mix of Bantu and Arabic