Question

The Swahili Coast developed its own unique culture that

Answer 1

existed before other cultures were present in the region.

About this: The Swahili Coast is a coastal area in Southeast Africa inhabited by the Swahili people. It mainly consists of littoral Kenya, Tanzania, and northern Mozambique. The term may also include some of the Indian Ocean islands, such as Zanzibar, Pate and Comoros, which lie off the Swahili Coast. The Swahili Coast has a distinct culture, demography, religion and geography, and as a result - along with other factors, including economic - has witnessed rising secessionism.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) existed before other cultures were present in the region.

The Swahili coast developed its own unique culture that existed before other cultures were present in the region.

The Swahili inhabited the African Great Lakes territories and spoke Swahili.  They originated from Bantu people, from Kenya and Mozambique. By the 8th century, they traded their products through the Indian Ocean, receiving the influence of cultures such as the Chinese and Arab. It is true that the Swahili coast developed its own unique culture that existed before other cultures were present in the region.