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Herodotus on Carthaginian Trade and on the City of Meroe 1. Why is this reading historically significant? What is Herodotus view of the Carthaginians? This reading is historically significant because it is about the trading practices on the city of Meroe and the trading power that the Carthaginians had. I think Herodotus view the Carthaginian as honest and powerful. 2. What aspect of Carthaginian trade does this reading highlight? What dos the reader think about the “perfect honesty on both sides”? This reading highlights the trading empire of the Carthaginians and the Natives. I believe the reader thinks it to good to be true that is why he wanted to view it for his own eyes. 3. What impression does Herodotus convey about the geography of Ethiopia? What is notable about the Ethiopians…show more content…
In what ways does this Muslim observer seem to be critical, and in what ways laudatory, of the East Africans? The observer was critical in regards to their knowledge and appearance and animals. He was admiring when it came to the climate and richness of the soil. He complimented their language and the islands. 2. What can the reader conclude about the observation that the Zanj do not use ivory for domestic purposes, although they hunt elephants? They could possibly use the ivory for trade 3. Describe the government and religion of the Zanj. They have no religion code, each worships what they pleases a plant, animal, or mineral. The government had a few political rules. Ghana and Its People in the Mid-Eleventh Century 1. What attitude does the writer takes toward the two towns of the city of Ghana? Which words and phrases demonstrate his attitude? The attitude he takes on his positive with a clear view of their wealth and order. 2. Describe the city economic status. From my readings the city seems to be wealthy and making money by having paid workers, and plenty of costly

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