Clearly explain the effects of Indian Ocean trade on the Kenyan communities.
Answer Text: -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 in to Islam.-Islamic education was introduced-Introduction of new architectural designs-Towns developed such as, Mombasa and Lamu among others.-Development of Kiswahili language.
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