What are the factors that led to the growth of the Indian Ocean trade?

The Indian Ocean trade was the exchange of goods between East African
coastal peoples and Arabs, particularly those from Persia and Saudi Arabia.
Other traders arrived from Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Syria, and China,
among other places. The commerce was mostly done through/across the Indian
Ocean, as well as the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
A variety of causes contributed to the growth of the Indian Ocean trade.
Increased Indian Ocean commerce was aided by a variety of economic factors,
including new commercial practices. The advancement of technology has also
resulted in the development of Indian Ocean commerce. Political shifts, such as
the growth of trading nations, boosted Indian Ocean trade.
Are there negative effects of Indian Ocean trade? Explain your answer
The Indian Ocean trade had a considerable influence on new cross-
cultural exchanges. These exchanges helped in the spread of religions and
philosophical systems, as well as technology and cultural systems. Despite the
fact that these effects are beneficial in our daily lives, we cannot deny that they
have a significant impact on our countries' cultures, traditions, and beliefs.
Because of these effects, we are slowly losing our own identity, and the culture
that our ancestors passed down through generations is disappearing.
What made Malacca an important trading port? Explain.
Malacca Strait connects Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It has long
been an important commerce route in and out Asia.  This natural river has
been used continuously since ancient period, with Roman, Greek, Chinese,
and Indian traders all benefiting from it. It is presently the second busiest
waterway in the world. Its strategic importance has made it a focal point of
international conflict from the 15th century to the present.
Over 94,000 vessels pass through the strait annually, making it the
busiest strait in the world, transporting up to 25% of the world's traded
products, including petroleum, Chinese manufactured goods, coal, palm oil,
and Indonesian coffee. The Strait transports almost one-quarter of all oil
moved by water, mostly from Persian Gulf sources to Asian markets.
The Malacca Strait is critical for the progress of global trade and
regional integration. The Strait is susceptible to social, political, and
environmental calamities, but also provides excellent prospects for economic
and social progress.
Discuss the impact of Central Asia trade
Central Asia has a very huge impact in the trading systems of different
parts of the world like Europe. In terms of economics, Central Asia is at the
heart of the world, and in order to have the capacity to rule the world, Central
Asia must be the first point of control. Central Asia is critical to the geopolitical
interests of any major country, including China, Russia, and the United States.
Central Asia is undergoing changes in order to strengthen the economic climate
and raise its appeal to international investment. Participation in various Belt and
Road Initiative (BRI) projects worth billions of dollars, whether in infrastructure
development, trade, or logistics, will lead to diversification of these economies
away from oil and gas, and the region will benefit from its geographical location
between East and West. Central Asia is also geostrategically significant for the
European Union. The region serves as a link between China, Afghanistan, and
the Middle East. It is also a key source of energy imports for the EU.