Question

What can you conclude would be one change caused by the Indian Ocean trade network?

A- Western Europe began to trade more with South Asia.

B- Muslim societies developed algebra as a result of interactions with Indian

merchants.

C-Arab merchants falsely claimed to invent zero and took credit for Indian

accomplishments.

D-The process of "southernization" did not take place until after

"westernization" had occurred.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Muslim societies developed algebra as a result of interactions with Indian

merchants.

Answer 2

A- Western Europe began to trade more with South Asia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Indian Ocean trade routes have been dominated by Portugual for years. This gave the Portuguese the power to connect western Europe with Southeast Asia, establishing a strong trade, which enriched the Portuguese crown immensely. In addition to Southeast Asia, this route gave Europeans access to India, Arabia and eastern Afirca.