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Which of the following explains a political development in East Africa prior to 1500 CE? (1 point)
a climate shift that brought the end of the city-state Mapungubwe
the building of a Great Mosque in Kilwa
the construction of the 11 churches of the Roha
coastal trade between Great Zimbabwe and the Swahili Coast

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
coastal trade between Great Zimbabwe and the Swahili Coast

Explanation: Control of lucrative Indian Ocean trade (gold, ivory, etc.) helped Great Zimbabwe accumulate wealth and centralize power, driving the emergence of a strong state before 1500 CE.