Question
What was the cultural impact of Islamic influence on the Swahili Coast?
a.
It had no major cultural impact.
b.
It replaced all African customs.
c.
It blended African, Arab, and Persian influences.
d.
It led to the decline of African traditions.
a.
It had no major cultural impact.
b.
It replaced all African customs.
c.
It blended African, Arab, and Persian influences.
d.
It led to the decline of African traditions.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
c. It blended African, Arab, and Persian influences.
The Islamic influence on the Swahili Coast resulted in a rich cultural blend that incorporated elements of African, Arab, and Persian traditions, leading to a unique Swahili culture that included architecture, language, art, and trade practices.
c. It blended African, Arab, and Persian influences.
The Islamic influence on the Swahili Coast resulted in a rich cultural blend that incorporated elements of African, Arab, and Persian traditions, leading to a unique Swahili culture that included architecture, language, art, and trade practices.