Capitalism is another term for a market economic system.
They created an Optical Illusion.
The way we see object in a specific area differs significantly depending on our distance and point of view when we see it.
To counteract it ( for example if they want the building to look nice in the picture), many architects create an optical Illusion and it will negate the effect of the distorsion
East Africa being Egypt, I'm pretty sure and it depends on what time period but the silk Road went right through east Africa so trade was probably really quick thanks to the silk road and the connection between the middle east and Africa...
Well you would be in a new place so maybe a bit scared about what the new land will consist of. But also a bit excited because you would be making history.