Explain the effects of the Portuguese rule on the East African coast.
Answer:
- They built fort Jesus and Vasco Da-Gama piller which became historical monuments and tourist attractions.
-The cruel and harsh manner of suppressing. Rebellions led to loss of life.
-They introduced new crops which are staple food for many Kenyans.
- Constant rebellions against the Portuguese rule interfered with the trading activities.
- The coastal towns that resisted Portuguese rule were destroyed and left in ruins.
- They educated the coastal people on how to use animal manure in farming thus increasing crop yields.
- Some words were borrowed from Portuguese language to enrich Kiswahili
- The Portuguese imposed heavy taxation which impoverished the coastal people.
- They fostered good relations between east African coast and India.