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several factors led to development of commercial networks and explosion of global trading
throughout Afro-Eurasian and Sub-Saharan Africa. This factors are :
Advancement in the means of transport for instance the steam boats which facilitated to
cross Mediterranean Sea hence it facilitates faster mean for transportation of the trading
goods. Also, camels facilitated the mean of transporting trade goods in the desert since they
are well adapted to climate conditions in the desert.
Demands for the new products also facilitated trade and also the abundance of gold in
western Africa also led to development of trade among Africans, Asians and Europeans.
There also High demand for raw materials in developing industries in Europe also fueled the
development of trade; thus, it facilitated more exchange of goods among the people.
Early established kingdoms in Africa also led to the development of the trade since leaders
offered security to traders in deserts and thus it made trade to be successful. Trade led to
development of better contacts between distant culture and religious group since it
facilitated the spread of the Islamic and Christianity in Africa. Culture was impacted for
instance there was incorporation of Islamic polices in solving cases, the mode of dressing
changed, and also the way eating. Trade led to improved relations among the trader and
thus it prevented the possibility of wars occurrence.
New economic relations led to raise of powerful kingdoms like Mali and Songhay because
of advanced economy. The for rise and expansion of the kingdoms was because of the
advanced weapon that were brought by traders like Arabs; for example, the fire arms hence
it created the base for the establishment of the empire. Increased wealth among the people
that was led by trade led to base for the establishment of the empires.
Yes, Development of commerce and trading helped to create better contacts between
distant cultures and religious groups as Trade spreads ideas and culture because it
involves people moving from place to place around the world as they trade. As they move,
they (and the people they meet) come into contact with new ideas and cultural practices.
One of the examples was The Spread of Islam in Southeast Asia through the Trade
Routes.The Silk Roads are amongst some of the most important routes in our collective
history. It was through these roads that relations between east and west were established,
exposing diverse regions to different ideas and ways of life. Notably, these exchanges also
included the diffusion of many of the world's major religions including Islam.
After the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century, Islam started its
expansion towards eastern regions through trade encouraged by the development of the
maritime Silk Roads. Muslims were known to have a commercial talent notably encouraged
by Islam, as well as excellent sailing skills. Thus, they could monopolize the East-West
trade of the maritime Silk Roads, connecting various major ports of eastern Asian regions
together. Indeed, their commercial ships had to halt at various ports to be supplied with
water and food, be repaired, or to wait for changes in wind direction.
These interactions resulted in further expansion of Islam to the people living in important
coastal cities in the Indian Subcontinent, China, or in the more distant South-eastern islands
of modern Indonesia or Philippines. It is believed that Islam first arrived in these South-
eastern regions by the 7th century. Muslim merchants from the Arabian Peninsula had to
pass through these islands of the south via the maritime Silk Roads to reach China's ports.
Regarding the islands of the Philippines, archaeological records such as porcelain wares
unearthed in the archipelago that belonged to the Tang Dynasty and were imported to the
Philippines by Muslim traders attest to the presence of Muslims before the 10th century.
Moreover, in the 13th century, contacts between Muslim merchants and the local
population, as well as commerce through the Silk Roads between the South of the
Philippines and other neighboring regions such as Brunei, Malaysia or Indonesia
encouraged the spread of Islam amongst their local population.
Therefore, one would say that Islam arrived in South-East Asia in a peaceful way through
trade and interactions between Muslim merchants and the locals. Similarly, to Buddhism,
Islam blended with existing cultural and religious influences of the Southeast Asian regions.
Lastly Religious belief may also influence trade in two ways. First, a shared religious belief
may enhance trust and therefore reduce transaction costs between trading partners. This
effect should be particularly important for goods that are sensitive to trust.

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several factors led to development of commercial networks and explosion of global trading

throughout Afro-Eurasian and Sub-Saharan Africa. This factors are :

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