MATCHING LIST Match the Central or East African society to one historical detail below. The Kingdom of Aksum The Kingdom of Benin Swahili people Great Zimbabwe a. This empire, relied on the Indian Ocean to support their livelihoods of fishing, farming, and trading. Their culture over time would be- come a blend of African and Asian influences. b. This empire was created along the west central coast of Africa, and heavily involved ivory, leop- ard, skins, pepper, and palm oil; it would become known for its artwork/metalwork made out of brass. C. This empire was able to expand Beyond the African coast and also controlled a southern portion of the Arabian peninsula. It was part of a trade network between India, and the Roman and Byzantine Empire.

MATCHING LIST Match the Central or East African society to one historical detail below. The Kingdom of Aksum The Kingdom of Benin Swahili people Great Zimbabwe a. This empire, relied on the Indian Ocean to support their livelihoods of fishing, farming, and trading. Their culture over time would be- come a blend of African and Asian influences. b. This empire was created along the west central coast of Africa, and heavily involved ivory, leop- ard, skins, pepper, and palm oil; it would become known for its artwork/metalwork made out of brass. C. This empire was able to expand Beyond the African coast and also controlled a southern portion of the Arabian peninsula. It was part of a trade network between India, and the Roman and Byzantine Empire.