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

Question

Responses

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

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

Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products.
Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products.

War encouraged people to convert.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products.

This indicates that as trade routes developed, they facilitated not only the exchange of goods but also the sharing of cultural and religious ideas, which contributed to the expansion of religions along these routes.