How were Asian economies impacted by trade across the Indian Ocean?

Question

A. There were able to expand their economies by trading with Europe
B. Asian economies faced a recession due to the importation of African gold
C. They accumulated wealthy from trading with the Middle East and Africa
D. Many traders lost money due to poor trade deals with Middle Eastern merchants

Answer 1

C. They accumulated wealth from trading with the Middle East and Africa.

Asian economies, particularly those along trade routes across the Indian Ocean, significantly benefited from commerce with the Middle East and Africa, allowing them to accumulate wealth through the exchange of goods, spices, textiles, and other valuable commodities.