Describe why religions expanded on the trade routes.(1 point)

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Responses

Merchants were forced to convert in order to trade.
Merchants were forced to convert in order to trade.

War encouraged people to convert.
War encouraged people to convert.

It was cheaper to trade as a Muslim or Christian.
It was cheaper to trade as a Muslim or Christian.

Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products.

Religions often expanded along trade routes because these paths facilitated not only the exchange of goods but also the sharing of ideas, culture, and beliefs. As merchants traveled, they interacted with diverse communities, which allowed for the dissemination and adoption of religious beliefs alongside commercial transactions.