Ibn Battuta Dbq Thesis

In the 1320s the Muslim world's economy was heavily based on trade. The Muslim world also had a government very heavily based on religion. Ibn Battuta stated in document B: "there are thirty-six thousand boats belonging to the sultan and his subjects which sail upstream to Upper Egypt and downstream to Alexandria and Damietta, laden with goods and profitable merchandise of all kinds..." (Ibn Battuta). This shows us that the sultan focuses on keeping his goods and trade safe and secure, trying to grow his trade to outer regions. In document A Ibn Battuta stated that: "detachment of archers, out of respect for whom the Arab robbers kept their distance..." (Ibn Battuta). This proves that the government supports Islam by protecting the Muslims