Question

Explain the reasons that led to the decline of kilwa

Answer 1

1. Disruption of the Gold trade/ civil wars among communities.
2. Dynastic rivalries/ family feuds.
3. Series of rebellions among some of the towns.
4. Conquest by the Portuguese who even burnt the towns.

Answer 2

Conquest by Portugues.                         Disruption of gold trade.                       Lack of stability due to rebellion.