What is an important question to ask when comparing literary works from different cultures? How might each writer have written the work to be separate from his or her culture of origin?
Is it possible for works from different cultures to share a similar theme?
Is a similar theme or message expressed in both works through culturally unique images?
Why did each author choose to set the work in his or her native country?

no the answer is c only objects touching the earth's surface can be acted upon by an outside force

muslims have taken his goods and products to different parts of asia an indonesia. sometimes just traveled and trade, but in other occasions, stayed in the place and made a living.

trade was the key for muslims economies to prosper. their commerce routes reached far places like malaysia and java in the 11th century.

another important factor for prosperity was that muslim states served as the middle point for european traders.

they used to travel by land but sailing the seas -the indian ocean- really increase the exportation of products.