How Did the Spread of Islam Affect Indian Ocean Commerce

question 17

Multiple Choice

How did the spread of Islam affect Indian Ocean commerce?

• A) Islamic religious leaders decreed that Muslim merchants could have no dealings with non-Muslim traders.
• B) Early rulers of the Arab Empire promoted trade within the empire by banning trade beyond its borders.
• C) Islamic rulers were suspicious of merchants and succeeded in shutting down all trade on the Silk Roads.
• D) Muslim merchants and sailors established communities of traders from East Africa to the south China coast.

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