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Arab merchants settling on the Swahili coast influenced cultural diffusion, leading to larger Muslim populations in eastern Africa.
Arab merchants settling on the Swahili coast influenced cultural diffusion, leading to larger Muslim populations in eastern Africa.
Indian merchants formed settlements in North Africa, spreading Hindu customs.
Indian merchants formed settlements in North Africa, spreading Hindu customs.
Buddhism became the major religion of East Africa after merchants from southeast Asia settled there to be a part of Indian Ocean trade.
Buddhism became the major religion of East Africa after merchants from southeast Asia settled there to be a part of Indian Ocean trade.
Inspired by the voyages of Zheng He, Chinese merchants settled in Africa and spread Confucianism, leading to large pockets of Confucian populations there.
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The statement that best analyzes the impact of Indian Ocean trade on religious beliefs in Africa is:
Arab merchants settling on the Swahili coast influenced cultural diffusion, leading to larger Muslim populations in eastern Africa.
This response accurately reflects the historical interactions and cultural exchanges that occurred along the Indian Ocean trade routes, particularly highlighting the spread of Islam in the region due to Arab trade activities.
