Question

How did trade affect the culture of East African city-states? 1.trade caused East Africa's city-states to become more cultural isolated from one another. 2. Trade brought less and less cultural diffusion to the city-states as time wore on. 3. Trade forced many city-states to adopt strict policies to inhibit the spread of religion and absorption of languages. 4. Trade attracted people from many regions to the city-states, bringing more cultural diffusion.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) Trade attracted people from many regions to the city-states, bringing more cultural diffusion.

Trade affected the culture of East African city-states in that  Trade attracted people from many regions to the city-states, bringing more cultural diffusion.

Different cultures, traditions, and beliefs intern¿mibgled during trade transactions, allowing for cultural diffusion in the region.

Trade also affected the development of African kingdoms in that it contributed to the rise of powerful city-states and later kingdoms.

Trade was an important factor that changed the situation of many communities in Africa. With trade, tribes could exchange or export raw materials such as minerals, gold, and diamonds. Other natural resources were also part of the trade with other nations. They traded with Asian nations up to the Middle East. Due to these activities, the African economy grew and some city-states flourished.

Answer 2

D trade attracted people from many regions to the city states bringing more cultural diffusion