Question

Explain the rise of the Swahili coast. (1 point)

The Swahili city-states became a major trading network because some cities
• were located near the entrance to the Red Sea, where the sea connects to the Indian Ocean.
The Swahili city-states became a major trading network because some cities
• were located near the southem coast of Africa, which connected the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
The Swahili city-states established themselves as the connecting points between traders from the Indian Ocean and traders from the interior of Africa
The Swahili city-states established themselves as the connecting points
• between traders from the Indian Ocean and traders from the Mediterranean Sea.

Answer 1

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The rise of the Swahili coast can be attributed to its strategic location on the east coast of Africa. The Swahili city-states along the coast acted as intermediaries between traders from the Indian Ocean and traders from the interior of Africa. Their prime location near the entrance to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean allowed them to establish themselves as important trading hubs. This enabled them to engage in trade with a variety of goods such as gold, ivory, spices, and slaves, leading to economic prosperity and cultural development in the region. Additionally, the Swahili coast benefited from its location near maritime trade routes, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas between different regions.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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The Swahili city-states became a major trading network because some cities were located near the entrance to the Red Sea, where the sea connects to the Indian Ocean.