AP World Historyeasymcq1 pt
Indian Ocean trade before 1450 was dominated by
A.Asian, Arab, and African merchants
B.the Portuguese
C.the Roman Empire
D.Viking fleets
Explanation
Core Concept
Chinese, Indian, Arab, Persian, and Swahili traders ran the network long before Europeans arrived.
Correct Answer
AAsian, Arab, and African merchants
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