Question

Why did the spread of Islam to the Swahili coast help to increase trade there?

Islam unified the cities of the coast and connected them more closely to other Muslim traders.

The influence of Islam caused the Swahili people to learn Arabic as a common language.

Because Mohammed was a merchant, Muslims have always revered and encouraged trade.

Islam discouraged the consumption of alcohol, which reduced crime in the ports.

Answer 1

The influence of Islam caused the Swahili people to learn Arabic as a common language.

Answer 2

B) The influence of Islam caused the Swahili people to learn Arabic as a common language

Answer 3

Thanks :)

Answer 4

Do a circle medal, Lulu give me a medal, I give Dj a medal, and Dj gives lulu a medal :P

Answer 5

How were the Mutapa Empire and the Songhai Empire similar?

Both empires had frequent wars of succession.

Both empires used natural resources as the basis of their economies.

Both empires fully embraced the faith of Islam.

Both empires had strong naval tradition

Answer 6

okay

Answer 7

Both empires had frequent wars of succession.

Answer 8

Agreed

Answer 9

In addition to bringing goods, how did the trans-Sahara trade routes influence the culture of Ghana?

The growth of the trade routes stimulated industrial growth.

The trade routes to Spain brought Christian crusaders.

The long trade routes made knowing a written language important.

The trade routes brought Muslims who introduced Islam.

Answer 10

The trade routes brought Muslims who introduced Islam.

Answer 11

Which accounts for why the West African kingdom of Ghana grew economically?

It had very large gold reserves backing up its currency.

It was located at a strategic point on the Niger River.

It traded in salt and gold with many other groups.

It fought most of its wars with smaller kingdoms

Answer 12

Was the first one B?