How Did The Change And Continuity Of Trade Networks Between Africa And Eurasia

Corey Stone 324889- Period 3 Although there was definitive change over the millennium of history between these two regions, progress was gradual, and painfully slow at first. A noticeable difference can be the amplification of trade of luxury goods as interregional connections strengthened. Expansion and intensification of trade networks between Africa and Eurasia also fostered cross-cultural exchanges. However, despite many changes, existing trade routes flourished and also promoted the growth of new trading cities, which expanded the grasp of commercialization. A profound change may be the growth of interregional trade, which sparked the expansion of luxury trade (A). As more of Africa became unveiled, specifically the western coast and the eastern coast of sub-Saharas, the continent became very popular among the world network (A). Africa primarily exported luxuries to Europe and sometimes the Middle East via caravan routes (E). These goods included precious metals (gold) and gems; ironically, Europe would later become hyper dependent on gold and compromise its
For example, the expansion of Muslim rule to many parts of Afro-Eurasian (as a result of military expansion) contributed to subsequent expansion of Islam through the activities of merchants and missionaries (E). Along trade routes, regions saw a development of diasporic communities where merchants introduced their own cultural traditions into the indigenous peoples, altering the native culture (A). Specifically, increased Muslim contact was established along the eastern coast through Indian Ocean trade (E). Jewish communities also developed and assimilated into European civilizations. Ultimately, the diffusion of culture was observable as Africa was increasingly infiltrated by Islam, through both military mobility and trade expeditions.