How did the Swahili language come about?

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Directions :("JUST ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS DON'T HAVE TO EXPLAIN AND CAN YOU TRY TO KEEP THE ANSWER SHORT" THANK YOU )!! 1. The east coast of Africa was an important trading area because of the predictable monsoon winds and the advanced maritime technology of the dhow and lateen sail. Arab merchants from the Indian Ocean visited ports in the area, such as Mogadishu, Mombasa, and Zanzibar, to purchase ivory, gold, ebony, slaves, and exotic products and sell silk, cloth, porcelain, metal ware, glass, and spices. These extended stays in each port of call led to intermarriage between merchants and local women, creating a unique culture that blended West African and Arab customs, as evidenced by the Swahili language. 1. How did the Swahili language come about?
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