How Did Increased Trade Across The Indian Ocean Affect East Africa During The 11th Century? Why Did Ethiopia Recover From Its “Dark Age?”
The trade led to the development of a new ethnic group called Swahili, characterized by the Swahili language. The ethnic group developed due to interracial marriages. Some of the Swahili words can be traced to Hindi and Arabic origins. Ethiopia recovered from the Dark Ages during the Zagwe dynasty. Ethiopia became a place of pilgrimage and a religious centre. Zagwe constructed magnificent churches to continue Axum’s Christianity. Why have relations





