Indian Ocean Trade and Eurocentrism
Which of the following best illustrates how the Indian Ocean trade network, prior to the Industrial Revolution, countered a Eurocentric view of the global economy?
A
It facilitated European mercantilist policies through control of trade routes by Portuguese naval forces.
B
It highlighted Asian production and commerce as central to global economy through goods like textiles and spices.
C
It allowed for direct East African participation in maritime trade with Arab dhow ships carrying gold and ivory.
D
It showcased indigenous American crop cultivation influencing agricultural practices across Africa and Asia.
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