Medieval Islamic Trade Networks

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What was the significance of the Trans-Saharan trade route?
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Established key links between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, trading in gold, salt, and more.
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Which city was known as a key trade center in the Islamic world during the Middle Ages?
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Cairo.
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How did Islamic traders contribute to the spread of technology during the medieval period?
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By introducing innovations like the astrolabe and advancements in medicine.
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What was the impact of the Indian Ocean trade networks during the medieval period?
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Enabled exchange of goods, culture, and religions between East Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
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What role did the city of Timbuktu play in medieval trade?
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As a key trade center in Mali, facilitating the exchange of gold, salt, and scholarly knowledge.
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What goods were exported from the Swahili Coast during medieval times?
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Ivory, gold, and slaves.
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How did the Islamic Caliphates' trade expansion help in spreading Islam?
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Trade routes facilitated the spread of Islam through merchant interactions and networks.
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What was the significance of the port city of Aden in medieval trade?
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A major stopover and trade hub connecting the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
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What was the role of Muslim merchants in medieval European trade?
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They facilitated the introduction of Eastern goods such as spices and textiles into Europe.
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How did the Islamic Golden Age contribute to medieval global trade?
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Advanced navigation techniques and built extensive trade networks.
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Which types of goods were typically traded in the medieval Islamic world?
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Spices, textiles, metals, precious stones, and ceramics.
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Why was Baghdad a critical center for trade during the Abbasid caliphate?
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It was strategically located at the crossroads of major trade routes.
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What impact did cultural exchanges have on medieval trade routes in the Islamic world?
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Fostered the transmission of knowledge, scientific learning, and cultural practices.
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How did the geographic location of Islamic territories benefit medieval trade?
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Linked diverse continents allowing for easier movement of people and goods.
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What were some navigational tools used by Islamic traders during the medieval period?
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Astrolabe, compass, and detailed maps.
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