What makes the swahili language a valid example supporting the conclusion that east africa’s geographic proximity to the coast affected its culture? 1) swahili means “of the coast.” 2) swahili blends aspects of bantu with arabic. 3) swahili incorporates the languages of india with bantu. 4) swahili blends islamic and christian terms.

The correct option is this: SWAHILI BLENDS ASPECT OF BANTU WITH ARABIC.
Swahili culture refers to the culture of the Swahili people who inhabit the Swahili coast. Along the east coast of Africa, Arabs traveled by land and by sea to the Swahili region and other regions around it. These people intermarried with Swahili people and the process of blending of cultures and religions occurred .