Islamic Trade Routes

The network of trade routes was called ___.

• The Silk Road

• The Golden Web

• The Spice Route

• The Merchant's Path

Who were the group of merchants traveling across continents to trade?

• farmers

• scholars

• caravan

What city is the religious center of Islam?

• Constantinople

• Makkah

• Madinah

What types of goods were primarily transported by overland trade caravans in the Golden Web?

• Bulky foodstuffs like grain

• High-value luxury items such as silks, precious gems, and spices

• Heavy construction materials

• Agricultural tools and machinery

What was a key advantage of traveling in a caravan, and where would they typically find rest and water?

• Faster travel and stops at major cities

• Protection from robbers and stops at caravanserai or oases

• Reduced travel costs and stops at coastal ports

• Access to diverse goods and stops at mountain villages

Which innovations did Muslim traders introduce to advance trade practices?

• The use of paper currency and stock exchanges

• The development of advanced navigation tools and maps

• The use of coins, banking, and letters of credit

• The establishment of global trade organizations

What was spread along the trade routes?

• religion and culture

• religion

• culture