Here are the important people/groups in each region during the impact of trade, along with resources and citations where you can find more information on a website:
Africa:
1. Mansa Musa (14th-century Malian emperor and renowned Muslim ruler) - He played a crucial role in expanding trade routes and promoting Islam in Africa.
Resource: "Mansa Musa: Emperor of Mali" by Khan Academy - available at: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/medieval-times/islam-in-africa/a/mansa-musa
2. Swahili city-states (e.g., Kilwa, Mombasa, Zanzibar) - These trading cities were crucial for commerce along the eastern coast of Africa, connecting the interior with the Indian Ocean trade network.
Resource: "African City-States" by New World Encyclopedia - available at: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/African_city-states
Europe:
1. Merchant guilds (e.g., Hanseatic League) - These organizations played a significant role in European trade, facilitating commercial activities and protecting the interests of merchants.
Resource: "Hanseatic League" by Encyclopædia Britannica - available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hanseatic-League
2. Christopher Columbus - The Italian explorer's voyages to the Americas opened up new trade routes and led to European colonization in the New World.
Resource: "Christopher Columbus" by HISTORY - available at: https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/christopher-columbus
Asia:
1. Silk Road traders - Silk Road played a crucial role in connecting Europe and Asia for centuries, and the traders who facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas were instrumental in the impact of trade.
Resource: "Silk Road" by Ancient History Encyclopedia - available at: https://www.ancient.eu/Silk_Road/
2. Zheng He - The Chinese mariner led several voyages during the Ming Dynasty, establishing diplomatic and trade relations with various countries in Asia and Africa.
Resource: "Zheng He" by British Museum - available at: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG28936
Americas:
1. Aztec Empire - The Aztecs were a dominant pre-Columbian civilization in Mesoamerica, known for their extensive trade networks and economic prosperity.
Resource: "Aztec Empire" by Ancient History Encyclopedia - available at: https://www.ancient.eu/Aztec_Empire/
2. Inca Empire - The Inca Empire had a highly developed system of trade and communication, known for the extensive road network they built across the Andes.
Resource: "Inca Empire" by National Geographic - available at: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/interactive/incas-empire-of-tijuanaku/
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During Impact of trade
What are the Important People/Groups of africa, europe, asia, and the americas.
And give resources and citation on where i can find the information on a website
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