Early trade and external contacts — KCSE History & Government
KCSE History & Government · 33 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives
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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.
Describe the early trade contacts between the East African coast and Arabia, India and China before the 10th century
Identify the main items of trade (ivory, gold, slaves, cloth, spices) and explain their importance to the coastal economies
Explain the impact of early trade contacts on the culture, language, religion and towns of the East African coast
Early trade and external contacts
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Name the currency that was predominantly used in trade in Kenya before the introduction of the Kenyan shilling.
Name the primary organisation established to promote trade among African countries in the 21st century.
Name the major animal that was historically used for trade and transport in Kenya's pastoral communities.
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