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

Question

Responses

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

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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Merchants and traders exchanged ideas as well as products.

This statement reflects how trade routes facilitated the movement not only of goods but also of cultural and religious ideas, leading to the expansion of various religions as merchants interacted with different communities along these routes.