Of the following choices, which one best describes one way that Christianity came to East Africa?
A.
Christians traveled in caravans through the Sahara desert and introduced the people of Mali to a new religion.
B.
Christian traders from the Mediterranean interacted with the people of Axum.
C.
Christian military from West Africa traveled across the continent to bring their religion to the people of East Africa.
D.
Christian rulers from Asia traveled to East Africa to bring their religion to the people.
B. Christian traders from the Mediterranean interacted with the people of Axum.
B. Christian traders from the Mediterranean interacted with the people of Axum.
To determine the best answer, let's break down the options and examine each one in turn.
A. Christians traveled in caravans through the Sahara desert and introduced the people of Mali to a new religion.
This answer suggests that Christians traveled through the Sahara desert and introduced Christianity to the people of Mali. However, Mali is located in West Africa, not East Africa. Therefore, we can eliminate this option as a possible answer.
B. Christian traders from the Mediterranean interacted with the people of Axum.
This answer suggests that Christian traders from the Mediterranean had interactions with the people of Axum. Axum was an ancient kingdom located in modern-day Ethiopia, which is in East Africa. This option seems plausible as a way Christianity came to East Africa.
C. Christian military from West Africa traveled across the continent to bring their religion to the people of East Africa.
This answer suggests that Christian military from West Africa traveled across the continent to spread Christianity to East Africa. However, historical evidence does not support this claim. Therefore, we can eliminate this option as a possible answer.
D. Christian rulers from Asia traveled to East Africa to bring their religion to the people.
This answer suggests that Christian rulers from Asia traveled to East Africa to spread Christianity. While there have been interactions between Asia and East Africa, historical evidence does not strongly support this claim. Therefore, we can eliminate this option as a possible answer.
Comparing the available options, it seems that option B, which states that Christian traders from the Mediterranean interacted with the people of Axum, is the most likely explanation for how Christianity came to East Africa.