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Muslim Merchants

Published on Jun 17, 2016

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Muslim Merchants

Trade Spices in Southeast Asia

Spices were important because

they weren't bulky, didn't spoil or break.

Spices could be traded over great distances.

People used spices to preserve food,

 improve their health, add taste to their food.
Photo by Sudhamshu

Some spices were used for their

aroma, as medicines & preservatives.
Photo by Izaias Buson

Spices include incense, perfumes, ointments,

& other sweet-smelling substances.
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Some spices known for their medical use include

 black pepper, cinnamon, myrrh, & balsam.
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The spice trade was very profitable

for Muslim merchants.
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Arabia's trade routes connected

Asia, Africa & Europe.
Photo by Magh