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State the characteristics of coastal city states after 1500

Describe the characteristics of coastal city states after 1500

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John
1. Kiswahili was the language of communication.

2. Islam was the main religion practised.

3. Houses were built based on Arabic and Persian architecture.

4. Trade was the main economic activity.

5. The city-states were ruled by Imams/Sultans

6. Each city-state minted its own coin

7. People wore woven and silk clothes, that is, men wore Kanzu's

8. Rice was their staple food.

9. The inhabitants practised mixed farming

10. They were ruled according to Sharia laws/Islamic laws
johnmulu answered the question on March 11, 2017 at 07:35

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