Trade increased after Rome became an empire primarily due to the establishment of a vast network of roads and maritime routes, which facilitated the movement of goods across the empire. Additionally, the use of a standardized currency, the Roman denarius, simplified transactions and promoted economic stability, encouraging merchants to engage in long-distance trade. These factors combined created a thriving economy and interconnected various regions within the empire.
The Umayyad Caliphate became powerful around 700 A.D. by leveraging trade and controlling key trade routes across the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and into the Iberian Peninsula. Their expansion facilitated the spread of Islam and enabled them to establish a vast economic network, which contributed to their political and cultural influence during this period. The Umayyads' control over these trade routes allowed for increased wealth and the dissemination of goods, ideas, and innovations across their empire.
Great Zimbabwe grew into a empire built on gold trade. it became capital of thriving states.
It increased Aztec wealth by allowing merchants to freely travel across the empire.
The Ottoman Empire benefited from increased trade between Asia and Europe due to its strategic geographic location, which connected key trade routes, including the Silk Road and maritime paths. This positioning allowed the Ottomans to control and tax the flow of goods, such as spices, silk, and precious metals, enhancing their wealth and resources. Additionally, the empire's relative stability and administrative efficiency attracted merchants and traders, further stimulating economic growth and cultural exchange. Consequently, the Ottomans became a vital hub in the global trade network of the time.
Songhai
Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks and became the capital of the Ottoman Empire and the centre of trade of this empire.
The Songhai Empire's expansion increased the size of its territory, altering the geography by controlling key trade routes and resources. The empire's capital city of Gao became a significant economic and cultural center, influencing the development of surrounding regions. Additionally, the empire's control of the Niger River facilitated trade and communication networks.
Trade Economy Political Supremacy
The Songhai Empire.
The Umayyad Caliphate became powerful around 700 A.D. by leveraging trade and controlling key trade routes across the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and into the Iberian Peninsula. Their expansion facilitated the spread of Islam and enabled them to establish a vast economic network, which contributed to their political and cultural influence during this period. The Umayyads' control over these trade routes allowed for increased wealth and the dissemination of goods, ideas, and innovations across their empire.
Conquest, Christianity, Commerce (Trade), Glory,
Great Zimbabwe grew into a empire built on gold trade. it became capital of thriving states.
Through trade increased wealth and the Abbasid's build a standing army.
Trade and travel increased in the empire because the Mongols constructed extensive highway systems. :)<3
nubia and eygpt trade w/ each other and since eygpt was an empire, nubia became one. (this is probably not right, but, u can believe it if u want to:)
It increased Aztec wealth by allowing merchants to freely travel across the empire.
Trade increased during Mongol rule due to the establishment of the Pax Mongolica, which created a period of relative peace and stability across vast territories, making travel and commerce safer. Additionally, the Mongols implemented a unified system of governance and communication across their empire, which facilitated the movement of goods, ideas, and people along the Silk Road and other trade routes.