How were relationships between societies impacted by the Indian Ocean trade network? (1 point)

• It promoted a positive relationship because it allowed Arab city states to grow.
• The Middle East and Africa developed a negative relationship because only Africa benefitted from trade.
• 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 correct answer is: Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade network.