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Question 186:

The reign of Sayyid said in East Africa was marked by

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A A gradual growth in Portuguese influence
B Decline in the slave trade
C Crises at home and pirates at sea
D The loss of Pate to the Mazrui.

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Question 187:

By 1700, the Portuguese had been expelled from all their coastal strongholds in East Africa by the

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A Arab traders
B English traders
C Belgium traders
D Indian traders.

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Question 188:

One of the factors that attracted the Europeans to East Africa was the desire

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A For tropical produce
B For territorial expansion
C To establish Christian missions
D To spread Western education.

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Question 189:

The rise of Shaka the Zulu was a result of the

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A Introduction of new military tactics
B Support he got from the Boer
C Wealth he acquired from heavy taxation
D Decentralization of political authority.

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Question 190:

The dissatisfaction of the Boer with British reforms at the Cape Colony made them to

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A Stage a rebellion against the British
B Negotiate peace settlement with the British
C Form a strong political organization
D Emigrate from the area.

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