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QWhich city-states were known for their thriving trade along the Swahili coast of Southeast Africa?

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  • A Axum and Lalibela ✔ ✖
  • B Kilwa and Sofala ✔ ✖
  • C Great Zimbabwe and Mapungubwe ✔ ✖
  • D Ife and Benin City ✔ ✖
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Kilwa and Sofala were prominent city-states along the Swahili coast of Southeast Africa known for their thriving trade.
These city-states played a significant role in the Indian Ocean trade network, serving as important hubs for the exchange of goods between Africa, Arabia, India, and beyond.
They were centers of commerce, culture, and Islamic learning.

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