Explain how East African culture was impacted by trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.(1 point)

Responses

Traders from Asia and the Middle East settled in East Africa and shared their cultural ideas, especially their religions.

Muslims settled in southern Africa, sharing their ideas on political philosophy.

Indian merchants shared Hinduism with the Swahili, leading to a growth in the African Hindu population.

Portuguese traders settled on the African coast and spread Christian ideas.

1 answer

The correct answer is:
Traders from Asia and the Middle East settled in East Africa and shared their cultural ideas, especially their religions.