Question

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

Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Red Sea
Red Sea

Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean

Gulf of Aden

Answer 1

The geographic feature that was important for both the Axum Empire and the Swahili city-states is the **Indian Ocean**. The Axum Empire engaged in trade via the Indian Ocean, while the Swahili city-states thrived on maritime trade routes across this ocean.