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Why did coastal cities emerge in eastern Africa?
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the cities grew as a result of trade with Asian countries across the Indian Ocean
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Why was eastern African ivory a valuable trade item?
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softer and easier to carve
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Who were the original people of the eastern coast?
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Swahili "people of the shore"
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How did Arab settlers enrich Swahili civilization?
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language & religion
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What features made Mombasa and Zanzibar important trading centers?
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located on islands
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