State two reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus at Mombasa
State two reasons why the Portuguese built Fort Jesus at Mombasa. (2 marks)
- It protected the Portuguese from enemy attacks
- It was a military base from where expeditions were sent against hostile coastal states.
- It was used as a watch tower to see enemies as they approached from the Indian Ocean.
- The Portuguese kept their weapons there.
- It was where criminals were imprisoned.
- It was their military barracks.
- It helped to discourage the Turks from creating a base in East Africa.
Post Views: 34
people found this article helpful. What about you?
