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The Global Trade Networks: Linking Islam, Judaism, and Christianity through History

This chapter explores the vibrant trade connections across diverse regions influenced by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. It details the trade through the Arabian Peninsula, highlighting the intercontinental links between Africa, Asia, and Europe. Key figures like Mansa Musa and Zheng He are discussed, alongside the transformation of trade routes like the Silk Road. Additionally, the chapter delves into the roles of various religions in shaping cultural exchanges and governance, as well as the impact of the Renaissance and Reformation on global trade.

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The Global Trade Networks: Linking Islam, Judaism, and Christianity through History

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  1. Chapter 1 Sections 3 and 4

  2. The Muslim Link in Trade • Trade through the Arabian Peninsula • Islam = religion founded by Muhammad, book = Koran • Trade with Africa, Asia, Persia, and India • Arab scholars: algebra, size of earth, triangular sails

  3. African Link in Trade • Began with Egypt • EAST: • Zimbabwe: pay tax • Kilwa: ivory, gold, fur, slaves • WEST: • Ghana: salt • Mali: Mansa Musa, Timbuktu = capital, gold • Songhai: Islamic learning, slave trade

  4. East Asian Link in Trade • 221 BC China becomes one empire • Trade with Asia, Middle East, and Africa • Technology: moveable type, magnetic compass • Zheng He – explorer who visited 30 nations

  5. Silk Road • 5,000 mile long trade route from China to Persia • Series of roads • Trade spices

  6. Section 4

  7. Judaism and Christianity Judaism Christianity • 1st major monotheistic religion • Israelites • Moses = 10 Commandments • No one is above the law • Jesus = Messiah • Love, mercy, forgiveness • Salvation for the poor • Romans – view as a threat, then adopt

  8. Greeks • Athens • Democracy – direct democracy • Ordinary citizens make decisions (with limitations) • Focus on education – history, grammar, pottery, music, and public speaking

  9. Romans • 509 – Republic • People choose representatives to govern them • Laws apply to everyone, innocent until proven guilty

  10. Middle Ages • Feudalism – lack of central government, ruler grants land to lords

  11. Crusades • Holy wars, Christians vs. Muslims • Fought over Holy Land • *Introduces Europeans to African and Asian trade goods

  12. Renaissance and Reformation • Renaissance = rebirth of Greek and Roman learning • Reformation = Protestants split with the Catholic Church

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