Islam Commerce and Trade

Around how far would a large caravan travel per day?

• About 10 kilometers per day

• 50 kilometers per day

• About 24 kilometers per day

• 14.1402 kilometers per day

Islamic Trade influence went as far as

• Europe, Middle east, and South Africa

• Europe, China, South America

• Middle East, Europe, China

• Middle east, China, Australia

Islamic merchants gained what from the silk road

• Wealth

• Hate

• Jealousy

• Influence

The expanse of the Islamic trading empire brought what?

• Decreased cultural exchange and economic prosperity
• Increased cultural exchange, economic prosperity, and the spread of Islamic ideas and practices.
• Isolation from other civilizations
• Limited the spread of Islamic ideas and practices

Were Muhammad's family merchants?

• No
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Yes

What were caravans?

• Groups of travelers journeying together for safety and mutual assistance.
• A popular type of dance
• A form of public transportation
• A type of dessert

Name 3 Islamic Currences

• Dinar, Dirham, Suftaja

• Dinar, Euro, Suftaja,

• Egyptian pound, dirham, suftaja

• Egyptian Pound, Suftaja, Euro

When was the silk road officially made?

• 130 BCE
• 1000 BCE
• 500 CE
• 206 AD

Which places were some important trade centers to the Islamic trading empire?

• Jerusalem, Tehran, and Mecca
• Mecca, Istanbul, and Medina
• Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus
• Kabul, Riyadh, and Istanbul

What were overnight caravan rests called?

• Night Camps
• Rest Stops
• Caravans
• Caravanserai