By 120 BCE,which of the following allowed Arab sailors to dominate the Indian Ocean trade routes?

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New knowledge of the monsoon winds allowed Arab sailors to navigate the Indian Ocean more effectively and dominate trade routes, as they were able to use the predictable wind patterns to their advantage. The mastery of longitude and use of the stern-post rudder came later in history. Coracles were not a significant factor in Arab dominance of the Indian Ocean trade.

By 120 BCE,which of the Following Allowed Arab Sailors to Dominate