Islam+and+Trade

How was Islam able to create a global(minus the Americas) trading network?
 * united conquered lands

What technologoy existed in Islamic world that allowed them to trade
 * advanced dhows for seafaring trades

How did the spread of Islam create new trading networks and where are they
 * use of camels in caravans through the desert
 * Middle East to South East Asia
 * North Africa down to Swhali Coast

How did the spread of islam connect different parts of the world
 * islamic conquests, violence

What was about the faith that promoted trade
 * honesty in trades with all otheres, fair trade practice
 * equality with other Muslims (allowed easier trades)

Main Idea : Islamic ideals appealed to conquered people which allowed fair trade practices between other Muslims. sdfs Converting to Islam allowed more trade to exist because muslim traders more likely to trade with Muslim traders