Based on the maps and your knowledge of world history, which of the following best describes the effect of the spread of Islam on Indian Ocean trade? HINT: What do you
know about this region?
TYPICAL SAILING ROUTES AND SCHEDULES OY OMANI MERCHANTS TRAVELING TO EAST
AYRICA AND CHINA FROM MUSCAT, CIRCA 1400 CE
It led to the expansion and intensification of commerce along already existing trade
routes
It led to the disappearance of previously established trade networks
It led to an expansion of land-based caravan trade but also to a decline of maritime
trade
It led to the first creation of trade links between previously isolated world regions