How were relationships between societies impacted by the Indian Ocean trade network?(1 point)

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The two civilizations developed a negative relationship because West African traders would not exchange goods other than gold.
The two civilizations developed a negative relationship because West African traders would not exchange goods other than gold.

It promoted a positive relationship because it allowed Arab city states to grow.
It promoted a positive relationship because it allowed Arab city states to grow.

Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade network.
Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade network.

The Middle East and Africa developed a negative relationship because only Africa benefitted from trade.
The Middle East and Africa developed a negative relationship because only Africa benefitted from trade.

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The correct response is:

Islam spread peacefully through Africa from the Muslim traders in the Indian Ocean trade network.

This highlights the positive cultural and religious exchanges that occurred between societies involved in the Indian Ocean trade network, contributing to the spread of Islam in Africa through trade interactions.