Compare how the Swahili coast of East Africa and the Kingdom of Kongo were impacted by their role in global trade during the seventeenth century.(1 point) Responses Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement. Both the Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast rose to greater prominence due to Portuguese involvement. The Kingdom of Kongo moved north, while the Swahili coast disbanded. The Kingdom of Kongo moved north, while the Swahili coast disbanded. The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed. The Kingdom of Kongo and the Swahili coast were both destroyed. The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources.

During the seventeenth century, the Kingdom of Kongo was heavily involved in the transatlantic slave trade with the Portuguese. However, as the demand for slaves increased, European powers began to establish direct trading relationships with African coastal societies, bypassing the Kingdom of Kongo. This led to a decline in the kingdom's control of the slave trade and weakened its economy and political power.

On the other hand, the Swahili coast of East Africa had long been involved in Indian Ocean trade networks. The Portuguese arrived in the region in the 16th century and initially sought to control the lucrative Indian Ocean trade routes. However, they faced strong resistance from local Swahili city-states. While the Portuguese established forts and trading posts along the coast, they were unable to fully control the trade. Over time, the Swahili city-states lost their dominance in the Indian Ocean trade as they faced competition from European powers, particularly the Dutch and the British, who established their own trading posts and gradually took over control of the region's trade.

In summary, the Kingdom of Kongo lost control of the slave trade, while the Swahili coast lost its power to extract resources as a result of their roles in global trade during the seventeenth century.