Question

Kilwa became an important trade center because:

a. It was located in the middle of Africa.
b. It was the most powerful of the three city-states on the coast.
c. It was an independent city state that welcomed traders from all over Europe.
d. It was as far south as traders from India could sail in one monsoon season

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: Kilwa is near the Indian Ocean, and it consisted of multiple trade routes in Africa. These ways of traveling to trade were easy, making Kilwa a powerful and prosperous place. I hope this helped.