Question

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

Responses

It promoted a positive relationship because it allowed Arab city states to grow.
It promoted a positive relationship because it allowed Arab city states to grow.

Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade network.
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 two civilizations developed a negative relationship because West African traders would not exchange goods other than gold.

The Middle East and Africa developed a negative relationship because only Africa benefitted from trade.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

None of these responses are entirely accurate. The Indian Ocean trade network did promote positive relationships between societies, but not just because it allowed Arab city states to grow. It also facilitated cultural and technological exchanges between different societies, leading to increased communication and understanding. Furthermore, while Islam did spread through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade network, it was not the only religion to spread and it was not always a peaceful process. Additionally, there is no evidence to suggest that the Middle East and Africa developed a negative relationship solely because Africa benefited from trade.