Clearly explain the effects of Indian Ocean trade on the Kenyan communities
Answer:
-Introduction of Islamic Sharia
-New crops were introduced, for example, maize.
-Led to intermarriage, eventually leading to the rise of Swahili culture.
-Coastal people were converted into Islam.
-Islamic education was introduced
-Introduction of new architectural designs
-Towns developed such as Mombasa and Lamu among others.
-Development of Kiswahili language.