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.

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

Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade.
Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade.

The two civilizations developed a negative relationship because West African traders would not exchange goods other than gold.

The correct response is: It promoted a positive relationship because it allowed Arab city-states to grow.