Trade networks caused Islam and Buddhism to spread by creating a route through which these ideas were able to spread to other territories.
In ancient times, commerce in Asia was widespread. Islamic and Buddhist nomads used established trade routes throughout a majority of Asia, Africa, and even Europe. Examples such as:
- The Saharan desert trade route
- The Silk Road
- The Spice Route
are among the most notable, but there are many more. Trade routes such as these spanned over land and sea, connecting lands and ports in Asia, Africa and Europe. These connections allowed Islamic and Buddhist believers to travel all over and with them came their religious beliefs.
The interactions of traders of Islamic and Buddhist faith with the people of the vast amount of ports and cities they would visit, gave rise to the spread of Islam and Buddhism in Asia, Europe and Africa, and serve as a historical indicator as to why these religions are so widespread to this day.
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