Question

Which geographic feature was important for both the Axum Empire and the Swahili city-states?(1 point)
Responses

Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden

Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean

Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Red Sea

Answer 1

Red Sea

Answer 2

the correct is the Indian Ocean

Answer 3

The correct response is the Indian Ocean. Both the Axum Empire and the Swahili city-states were located along the Indian Ocean coast and benefited from trade routes and access to maritime trade opportunities in the region.