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How are modern-day Shona similar to their ancestors?

A
They thrive on trade with the Swahili Coast.
B
They exclusively practice animism.
C
They raise cattle and cultivate sorghum.
D
They continue the Bantu migration.
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The word Bantu refers to a common

A
ethnic group.
B
kinship group.
C
language group.
D
religious group.
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What was the relationship between the Shona people and the groups along the Swahili Coast?

A
They traded with each other.
B
They were part of kinship networks.
C
They fought over land and resources.
D
They created a unified culture.
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On which crop did the early Bantu greatly rely?

A
wheat
B
sorghum
C
soybeans
D
maize
5

The early Bantu’s agricultural practices distinguished them from other cultural groups of this era because the Bantu

A
established villages and stayed in one place.
B
were able to develop large city settlements.
C
constantly migrated to find new sources of iron.
D
developed fortification systems to protect crops.
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Which describes why other peoples most likely moved into Bantu territory?

A
They wanted to develop ironworking capabilities.
B
They needed land for their growing population.
C
They wanted to expand their influence.
D
They sought a more hospitable climate.
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For which of these skills were early Bantu noted? Select three options.

A
farming
B
fishing
C
hunting
D
ironworking
E
seafaring
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What role did the Bantu have in the development of Swahili culture?

A
They dominated the culture along the coast.
B
They spread the culture throughout western Africa.
C
They brought elements of Islam into the culture.
D
They influenced changes in language and culture.
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Which term best describes the role of traders living along the Swahili Coast?

A
artisans
B
transporters
C
middle men
D
manufacturers
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The religious beliefs of the early Bantu and Shona both involved the practice of

A
animism.
B
Christianity.
C
Islam.
D
polytheism.

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