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Conclusions

-Islamic trade routes existed throughout Asia, Europe and Africa

-A large variety of items were traded

-There were many benefits to the Islamic trade routes including the diffusion of the Islamic religion across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and parts of southern Europe

-Trade routes were able to develop due to the respect given to merchants in Islamic society and already successful trade routes such as the Silk Road

Items Traded

Many items were traded throughout the Islamic world due to its location on the Silk Road and other trade routes.

Items traded included:

-Silk

-Timber

-Sugarcane

-Henna

-Rice

-Sorghum

-Ceramics

-Wheat

-Spices

-Spinach

-Salt

Benefits of the Islamic Trade

Development of Islamic Trade Routes

The Islamic trade brought about many economic, religious, agricultural, and technological benefits.

Muhammed, the most important prophet in Islam was a merchant, so merchants were held in high esteem.

Economic:

Speedy and efficient roads made excellent highways for merchants, missionaries, and pilgrims.

-Banking system was formed

Religious:

Added to the amount of maritime trade through the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Mediterranean.

-Helped merchants to spread the word of Islam

Technological:

-Diffusion of saddles

Routes

-Lodges for travelers and animals to eat and rest

-New crops and agricultural techniques

Islamic trade routes branched out from Southwest Asia to Europe and China through routes in India, the Silk Road and trade routes through the Mediterranean.

Islamic Trade Routes

By Barron, Alyssa, Alyna, Grace, and Sarah

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