How were relationships between societies impacted by the Indian Ocean trade network? (Choose one) The two civilizations developed a negative relationship because West African traders would not exchange goods other than gold. Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade. 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 second statement is the most accurate. Islam did spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade, and it promoted a positive relationship by allowing Arab city-states to grow.
