Haylie Moses

History

23 October, 22:20

Which of the following describes trade on the Indian Ocean during the postclassical era, but not during the Age of Exploration?

A. Muslim merchants from the Arabian Peninsula controlled Indian Ocean trade.

B. Indian Ocean trade was considered far inferior to land-based Silk Road trade.

C. The powerful Chinese navy frequently shut down all trade on the Indian Ocean.

D. Trade in the Indian Ocean was motivated mainly by the spread of Hinduism.