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What can we infer happened to the Axum Empire after 1100 CE?

A. it stopped trading entirely
B. The economic system fell apart due to overexpansion
C. It lost influence as the Swahili city-states gained prominence
D. It was destroyed by a rival empire

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C. It lost influence as the Swahili city-states gained prominence.

After 1100 CE, the Axum Empire began to decline in power and influence, particularly as the Swahili city-states on the East African coast became more prominent in trade and commerce. The rise of these city-states shifted economic activities and trade routes, diminishing the significance of Axum in regional dynamics.