Which statement describes a characteristic of East Africa?
(1 point)
Responses
Its mountainous region made East Africa difficult to protect itself from invaders.
Its mountainous region made East Africa difficult to protect itself from invaders.
After Christianity came to the region, Islam was no longer practiced after the 1000s.
After Christianity came to the region, Islam was no longer practiced after the 1000s.
Through trade, East Africa became a multicultural mix of diverse cultures.
Through trade, East Africa became a multicultural mix of diverse cultures.
East Africans produced cotton and grain that they traded for slaves from the Middle East.
Through trade, East Africa became a multicultural mix of diverse cultures.
The correct statement that describes a characteristic of East Africa is:
"Through trade, East Africa became a multicultural mix of diverse cultures."
To arrive at this answer, you can analyze the options and eliminate the ones that do not accurately describe East Africa. Let's evaluate each statement:
(1) "Its mountainous region made East Africa difficult to protect itself from invaders."
While East Africa does have some mountainous regions, this statement does not accurately capture a defining characteristic of the region. It also assumes that the main challenge of protection is due to its mountainous terrain, which may not be the case.
(2) "After Christianity came to the region, Islam was no longer practiced after the 1000s."
This statement is not accurate because both Christianity and Islam are practiced in various parts of East Africa today. While the region has gone through religious shifts over time, the statement oversimplifies the complex religious dynamics of East Africa.
(3) "Through trade, East Africa became a multicultural mix of diverse cultures."
This statement accurately describes a characteristic of East Africa. Throughout history, East Africa has been a hub for trade, attracting people from different regions, resulting in a diverse cultural tapestry.
(4) "East Africans produced cotton and grain that they traded for slaves from the Middle East."
This statement is not accurate as it portrays East Africans primarily as producers of cotton and grain for the slave trade. While the slave trade did occur in East Africa, it is not an overarching characteristic of the region, and it's important to avoid reducing East Africa's history to just one aspect.
Therefore, the correct statement is: "Through trade, East Africa became a multicultural mix of diverse cultures."