How were relationships between societies impacted by the Indian Ocean trade network? (1 point)
O It promoted a positive relationship because it allowed Arab city states to grow.
O The Middle East and Africa developed a negative relationship because only Africa benefitted from trade.
O Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade network.
The two civilizations developed a negative relationship because West African traders would not exchange goods other
than gold.
The statement that best answers the question is:
- Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade network.