Which of the following is an example of the impact trade had on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa?
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Responses
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
Eastern Africans practiced the same religion as their ancestors.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
Those living in Southern Africa were isolated from the rest of the world.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
The correct answer is: Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu.
The correct answer is: "Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu."
To arrive at this answer, we need to analyze the impact trade had on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa. One significant impact of trade in this region was the spread of the Bantu language.
To find the answer within the given options, we can eliminate the first two options as they do not discuss linguistic or cultural changes resulting from trade. The third option, "Southern Africans only use goods that are produced in their nation," does not directly address the impact of trade on the people of Southern and Eastern Africa.
This leaves us with the correct answer, the fourth option: "Millions of people in East Africa speak a form of Bantu." This demonstrates how trade led to the widespread use and adoption of the Bantu language in this region, highlighting the cultural impact of trade.