Question

how were swahili city - states impacted by trade in the indian ocean trade network? (1 point) their art styles were influenced by chinese calligraphic styles. their art, architecture, and language were influenced by trade with muslim merchants. interactions with buddhist traders in the indian ocean trade network led to changes in swahili religions. their architecture was influenced by wood carvings on indian buildings

Explanation:

The Swahili city - states were part of the Indian Ocean trade network. Trade with Muslim merchants influenced their art, architecture, and language. There is no significant Chinese calligraphic influence on their art styles, and interactions were mainly with Muslim, Arab, and Persian traders rather than Buddhist ones. Also, their architecture was not mainly influenced by Indian wood - carvings.

Answer:

The third option: Their art, architecture, and language were influenced by trade with Muslim merchants.