AP World Historymediummcq1 pt

Diaspora communities in Indian Ocean ports, such as Chinese merchants in Malacca, existed because

A.merchants settled abroad to manage long-distance trade
B.governments deported their own citizens
C.conquerors forced them to move
D.they fled religious persecution only

Explanation

Core Concept

Foreign merchant enclaves handled goods, credit, and contacts in distant ports.

Correct Answer

Amerchants settled abroad to manage long-distance trade

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