Question

question 14. prior to the arrival of europeans, how did physical geography affect trade in the indian ocean? a. ocean ports were modified in order to control the effects of annual flooding on trade practices. b. the region was divided into indian, chinese, and arabian areas of control for trade. c. governments and religion systems were unable to spread across the large distance. d. goods, religious philosophies, and diseases from asia were restricted by transportation limitations.

Explanation:

Before European arrival, the Indian Ocean trade was affected by physical geography. Ocean ports weren't modified for flood control (A is wrong). The region wasn't divided into strict Indian, Chinese, and Arabian control areas (B is wrong). Goods, religions, etc., did spread (C is wrong). Transportation limitations due to physical geography restricted the spread of goods, religious philosophies, and diseases.

Answer:

D. Goods, religious philosophies, and diseases from Asia were restricted by transportation limitations.