Question

which statement explains the cultural effect of east african trade in the indian ocean with south - eastern asian civilization? (1 point)
○ trade with indian merchants led to the spread of hinduism in east africa.
○ trade with arab and persian merchants led to the diffusion of islamic culture in east africa.
○ trade with chinese merchants led to the spread of confucianism in east africa.
○ trade in southeast asia led african merchants to develop trading settlements on the coast of asia

Explanation:

Trade between East Africa and Arab - Persian regions led to the spread of Islamic culture in East Africa. Confucianism is mainly associated with China and not spread through trade with East Africa in this context. Hinduism spread to Southeast Asia mainly through Indian merchants but not in the context of East - African trade as described. African merchants trading in Southeast Asia is not related to the cultural spread in the question's context.

Answer:

Trade with Arab and Persian merchants led to the diffusion of Islamic culture in East Africa.