The major factor in the longevity of the Swahili city-states’ influence is the trade network that connected the city-states to other powers in the Indian Ocean. This extensive trade network facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, enabling the city-states to thrive economically and politically while fostering strong relationships with various regions, including Arabia, Persia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Describe a major factor in the longevity of the Swahili city-states’ influence.(1 point)
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the number of cities along the coast overwhelming any competitors
the number of cities along the coast overwhelming any competitors
the weather along the coastal area allowing for an increase in farming
the weather along the coastal area allowing for an increase in farming
the wide variety of goods that they offered
the wide variety of goods that they offered
the trade network that connected the city-states to other powers in the Indian Ocean
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