WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Katanga, Kongo, and Great Zimbabwe illustrate ____
A
diverse types of states in sub-Saharan Africa
B
the impact of Islam in state formation
C
the role of divine kingship in African monarchies
D
how trade boosted royal power in Africa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stone Ruins Its most formidable edifice, commonly referred to as the Great Enclosure, has walls as high as 36 feet extending approximately 820 feet, making it the largest ancient structure south of the Sahara Desert.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Zimbabwe and Ethiopia are typical sub Saharan African countries, with regard to development. This means that A. They are average with regard to standard of living, income, and life expectancy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sub-Saharan Africa is, geographically, the area and regions of the continent of Africa that lie south of the Sahara. These include Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -Great Zimbabwe was a medieval African city known for its large circular wall and tower. It was part of a wealthy African trading empire that controlled much of the East African coast from the 11th to the 15th centuries C.E.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Great Zimbabwe is believed to have served as a royal palace for the local monarch. As such, it would have been used as the seat of political power. Among the edifice’s most prominent features were its walls, some of which are eleven metres high.

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