HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Cultural Expansion
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Value Expansion
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Value Diffusion
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Cultural Diffusion
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Detailed explanation-1: -Islamic merchants dealt in a wide variety of trade goods including sugar, salt, textiles, spices, slaves, gold, and horses. The expanse of the Islamic Empire allowed merchants to trade goods all the way from China to Europe. Many merchants became quite wealthy and powerful.
Detailed explanation-2: -Along with the religion of Islam, the Arabic language, Arabic numerals and Arab customs spread throughout the empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -After the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century, Islam started its expansion towards eastern regions through trade encouraged by the development of the maritime Silk Roads. Muslims were known to have a commercial talent notably encouraged by Islam, as well as excellent sailing skills.
Detailed explanation-4: -Arabic language spread with Islam and facilitated trade across Islamic lands.