Question

6 results of the interaction between the people of the kenyan coast and the Arabs

Answer 1

During the colonial period of Arabs living in Kenya much economic, socio-cultural and political influences occurred. Islam was introduced to the region; commercial trade between the regions increased enormously (both export and import); the modest living of the Arabs developed a sensibility to trade in the early colonialist period forming more capital for investment; there was a relative amount of hostility due to the apolitical nature of the Yemeni Arabs in becoming involved with the Kenyan Politics; the intermarriage of Arabs and Kenyans resulted in the formation of the Swahili people forming the Bantu Language which resulted from heavy Arab influence.

Answer 2

1. Introduction of copper coinage by the Arab rulers during the 10th century.
2. The Kenyan coast became a hub for slave trade between Africa and the Arab territories.
3. There are religious influences, as many of the inhabitants of the coast practice the Muslim faith.
4. Arabic influence on the local Swahili "Bantu" language.
5. Establishment of commercial trade routes between Kenya and the Arab territories.
6. Cultural influence in architecture as many mosques was built in Kenya during the 10th century.