Describe why religions expanded on the trade routes.(1 point)
Responses
Merchants were forced to convert in order to trade.
Merchants were forced to convert in order to trade.
It was cheaper to trade as a Muslim or Christian.
It was cheaper to trade as a Muslim or Christian.
Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products.
Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products.
War encouraged people to convert.
War encouraged people to convert.
War encouraged people to convert.
The correct answer is "Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products".
Religions expanded on the trade routes because merchants and traders, while engaging in commercial activities, also shared and exchanged ideas along with their products. As they traveled across different regions, they came into contact with diverse cultures and belief systems. This exposure to different religious practices led to the spread of different faiths and the exchange of religious ideas. It was through these interactions that religions were able to expand their influence and gain new followers.