Stone Town, Tanzania — Questions and answers

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What was special about the House of Wonders building in Zanzibar?

Choices

  1. It was the first building with a swimming pool.
  2. It was the first building with electricity and an elevator. ✓
  3. It was the first building made of stone.
  4. It was the first building with a garden on the roof.

Answer: It was the first building with electricity and an elevator.

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What is "Bao" that men play in Stone Town?

Choices

  1. A type of music
  2. A delicious dessert
  3. A traditional board game ✓
  4. A race with boats

Answer: A traditional board game

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What do the brass studs on the carved wooden doors in Stone Town symbolize?

Choices

  1. Good luck and happiness
  2. Wealth and protection ✓
  3. Friendship and peace
  4. Warmth and comfort

Answer: Wealth and protection

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What kind of styles does the Old Dispensary's architecture blend together?

Choices

  1. Modern, futuristic, and simple
  2. Indian, European, and Swahili ✓
  3. Ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian
  4. Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

Answer: Indian, European, and Swahili

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