The expansion of trade in the post classical era did conflict with dominant religious and philosophical systems. Problems between states and empires emerged cultural and technological transfers. An example is the Mongol empires in the Crusades, which held the struggle between Tang China and the Abbasids. Spread of Ideas, new information, along with beliefs while exchanging goods created the relationship between trade and culture. Trade during the postclassical period dramatically impacted diversity and change among civilizations. A few scriptors of the documents believed that trade was not ideal due to dishonestly people, therefore, they had a negative aspect. Overall the points of view on trade varied. Document one ( From the Hadith, Islamic Legal Code, written c.8th
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As stated, “ The buyer and seller have the right to keep or return goods, if both parties spoke the truth”. Document two (A Muslim View of the Characteristics of Trades: Ibn Khaldun), contains a negative thought of trading. “ The manners of tradesman are inferior to those of the rulers, and far removed from manliness and uprights”. Ibn is expressing that traders and unmanly, not virtuous, and unfair. Document three (Depiction of Saint Godric), overall has a positive view of exchanging goods. The british merchant suggest that becoming a trader is a good career, as they learn helpful skills like mathematics. Evidence is, “ the merchant's trade began to follow the peddler’s way of life”. Document 4 ( Pope Innocent lll: License to Venice to Trade), he stresses the negative affect trade had on cities. The Pope believes that people became too dependent of trade and merchants were aiding enemies, which was betrayal. Religious perspective is essential when analysing these
As stated, “ The buyer and seller have the right to keep or return goods, if both parties spoke the truth”. Document two (A Muslim View of the Characteristics of Trades: Ibn Khaldun), contains a negative thought of trading. “ The manners of tradesman are inferior to those of the rulers, and far removed from manliness and uprights”. Ibn is expressing that traders and unmanly, not virtuous, and unfair. Document three (Depiction of Saint Godric), overall has a positive view of exchanging goods. The british merchant suggest that becoming a trader is a good career, as they learn helpful skills like mathematics. Evidence is, “ the merchant's trade began to follow the peddler’s way of life”. Document 4 ( Pope Innocent lll: License to Venice to Trade), he stresses the negative affect trade had on cities. The Pope believes that people became too dependent of trade and merchants were aiding enemies, which was betrayal. Religious perspective is essential when analysing these