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Which statement best analyzes the economic impact of Muslim trade on Europe? (1 point)
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European nations exported silk through Arab merchants.
Muslim trade led to European nations adopting Islam as their state religion.
Muslim trade contributed to the growth of the merchant class and commercial economy in Europe.
Arab nations adopted the Roman numeral system to standardize accounting practices.
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European nations exported silk through Arab merchants.
Muslim trade led to European nations adopting Islam as their state religion.
Muslim trade contributed to the growth of the merchant class and commercial economy in Europe.
Arab nations adopted the Roman numeral system to standardize accounting practices.
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Muslim trade contributed to the growth of the merchant class and commercial economy in Europe.
Explanation: Islamic/Arab trade networks reconnected Europe to Mediterranean and Asian markets, introduced new goods and commercial practices (credit, bills of exchange, banking), and helped stimulate urban growth and a rising merchant/commercial class in medieval Europe.
Explanation: Islamic/Arab trade networks reconnected Europe to Mediterranean and Asian markets, introduced new goods and commercial practices (credit, bills of exchange, banking), and helped stimulate urban growth and a rising merchant/commercial class in medieval Europe.