Question

How were the societies on the Swahili coast of East Africa impacted by their role in the global economy?(1 point)
Responses

They lost control of the slave trade due to illegal trading by the Portuguese.
They lost control of the slave trade due to illegal trading by the Portuguese.

They began trading ivory, gold, and wood due to Portuguese influence.
They began trading ivory, gold, and wood due to Portuguese influence.

They developed a strong relationship with Portuguese traders.
They developed a strong relationship with Portuguese traders.

Their resources were extracted by Portugal, and trade had to move north.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **Their resources were extracted by Portugal, and trade had to move north.**

This reflects the impact of European colonial powers, particularly the Portuguese, on the Swahili coast societies, which led to significant changes in trade dynamics and resource control.