From the 700s to the 1500s,the Red Sea and Indian Ocean trade networks were dominated by the ________.

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The Arabs dominated the Red Sea and Indian Ocean trade networks during this period, particularly in the areas of shipping, navigation, and trade. They established major trading cities such as Aden, Muscat, and Zanzibar, and controlled the lucrative trade in spices, textiles, and other goods between Asia and Africa. While Indians, Persians, and Chinese also played important roles in the trade networks, the Arabs were the most dominant and influential.