1. Trade with Greeks and Romans: The interactions with traders from the Mediterranean region, particularly Greeks and Romans, may have introduced Christianity to East Africa and facilitated its growth through cultural exchange and commerce.
2. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca: Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, was a devout Muslim and his famous pilgrimage to Mecca brought him in contact with different religious traditions, including Christianity. This may have influenced the spread of Christianity in East Africa through the connections established during this pilgrimage.
Which factor influenced the growth of Christianity in East Africa? (2 points) Responses invasion of Mali's Christian military invasion of Mali's Christian military Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca caravans of Christians traveling through the trans-Sahara trade network caravans of Christians traveling through the trans-Sahara trade network trade with Greeks and Romans
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