Question

which religion became an important cultural link for the swahili coast?

Answer 1

The religion that became an important cultural link for the Swahili coast was Islam. The Swahili coast encompasses the countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Mozambique. They speak the Swahili language as their native language. I hope that this is the answer you were looking for and it has helped you.

Answer 2

Answer:

Islam, is the right answer.

Explanation:

Those cultural and ethnic groups which inhabited East Africa, are known as the Swahili people. From around the 9th century, Islam was established in the Southeast African coast. It was the time when Bantu merchants residing on the coast penetrated the trade networks of the Indian Ocean. The Swahili community followed the Sunni sect of Islam.