Development of economic activities and their impact questions | form one History

The following were among the important trading centres in Western Sudan:
A. Gao, Jenne and Timbuktu
B. Jenne, Meroe and Gao
C. Meroe, Jenne and Timbuktu
D. Walata; Napata and Jenne

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The goods imported to East Africa from Arabia and Persian Gulf include

1. glass,pottery and porcelain
2. beads,cloth and copper
3. axes, swords and spear
4. ivory, gold and palm oil

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Why salt making industries were important in pre-colonial Africa?

1. It enabled people to eat uncooked food
2. It facilitated the development of heavy industries
3. It played a vital role in food preservation and healing
4. It enabled some societies to make ornaments of copper alloys
5. It was a source of vitamins

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Two students from Mtwara region organized a study tour to Kilimanjaro Region where they saw beans, maize and few trees planted in the same fam. Which term befits such a type of agricultural system?

1. Intercropping
2. Mixed farming
3. Agroforestry
4. Crop rotation

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100. Agroforestry

The history teacher asked Aisha to list down five commodities which were bought by the Portuguese in East Africa. Which correct list of commodities was Aisha supposed to give?

1. Slaves, beeswax, gum, animal skins and copper
2. Maize, cassava, sweet potatoes and pineapples
3. Cassava, cotton, sisal, clothes and glass
4. Guns, gun powder, glass, ammunition and cloth.

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1. Slaves, beeswax, gum, animal skins and copper