Study this map

of Arabia.

What features of Arabia

gave Muslim

merchants easy

access to many

parts of the

world?

9/15/15BELL

Ringer

WATER=TRADE

Visual Pun

STANDARD & OBJECTIVE

• I can examine Muslim trade routes and explain how they effected trade and culture.

7.9 Describe the establishment of trade routes among Asia, Africa, and Europe and the roles of merchants in Arab society.

TRADE ROUTETrade Route:A trade route is a logistical network identified as a series of pathways and stoppages used for the commercial transport of cargo.

Group TALK:Write the definition in your own words.

PREDICT a Bit...• Based on what we know about

Islamic faith and culture, why do you think trade was important?

• How does trading benefit a country or people?

ISLAMIC TRADE ROUTES

As the empire expanded so did the trade routes!

ISLAM AND TRADE

What geographical advantage does the Islamic Peninsula have in terms of

trade?

THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADEFrom India and China – pepper, spices, valued stones, fine cloth, ceramics– From Muslims – coral ivory, textiles

From the Vikings and Russians – luxurious furs, slaves, wax– From Muslims – textiles, metal goods

From Muslims to merchants of Iranian, Turkish, Jewish, and African descent– war armaments, refined sugar, textiles, and paper

**What do you notice about the items that Muslims are trading?

FINAL ASSESSMENT• Read the section entitled “Islamic Law” on page 361.•Write a paragraph that explains the how Islamic law benefits trade. Use evidence from today’s lesson and from the reading.

LET’S DRAW THE TRADE ROUTES!

CAUSE & EFFECTInternational trade increased and maintained expansion of the empire. Materials for manufacturing purposes, luxuries, and food were in great demand and supply among the people. The flow of products taken in for sale at the lowest possible prices improved the revenue of merchants, bettered the speed of import, and advanced the influence of traders internationally.

As a class, let’s put this in our own words.

tree

• Roots- goods that were traded

• Trunk- how Islamic law benefits trade

• Leaves- evidence from your reading

B) Create your own textile design to trade!!!

• Using your blank sheet of paper, come up with your own textile design that you would trade and would later be placed in a museum.

• The only colors available for you to use are:– Reds, yellows, and blues

• Your design can be for clothing, a rug, or a blanket– Your design should use geometric patterns and

shapes and/or floral designs.