1. Muslim Merchants

2. 2 In the Middle Ages, People migrated to new places in (and out) of Africa, Europe, and Asia. Vikings Bantu-Speaking People of Africa Mongols Turkic Groups People of Oceania Arabs Germanic Tribes Chinese Population

3. 3 From 300-1500 CE, trade routes extended farther and were used by more travelers. Trade Microsoft®Encarta®Reference Library 2002. ©1993-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

4. 4 Trade helped spread religions, languages, ideas, and arts.Trade helped spread religions, languages, ideas, and arts. Trade stimulated use of natural resources.Trade stimulated use of natural resources. Cities and manufacturing centers grew bigger.Cities and manufacturing centers grew bigger. Banks, credit, and money systems encouraged regional and long distance trade.Banks, credit, and money systems encouraged regional and long distance trade. Trade How did expanding trade networks bring about cultural exchanges in Asia, Europe, and Africa?

5. 5 Transport and communication technologies improved. Transport and communication technologies improved. Astrolabe Lateen sail North Arabian camel saddle Books & paper Mapmaking Ideas

6. Dhow Arab ship with lateen sails

7. Dromedary camel Domesticated camel found in the Sahara Desert (Northern Africa), the Middle East, and parts of Australia.

8. Cartography Arab merchants excelled in mapmaking

9. Astrolabe Aided navigation Find time of sunrise Determine direction of Mecca

10. Architecture Mosques, domes, and arches