The Middle East has been considered the hub for the focal point of the world’s religions. However, the Middle East in itself has contributed to the innovation and evolution of all aspects in society since its beginning. Throughout its four regimes it has contributed culturally, ethnically and religiously in many methods. But, the early modern regime controlled itself and managed to blossom itself to the world religiously, ethnically, and culturally.
The Middle East has flourished on its religious strengths and backgrounds. In the Medieval Era the Middle East was unique in its system of structure. In other regions, the barbarian invasions destroyed the established empires and allowed religion to flourish. For the medieval age religion was the …show more content…
The Age of Discovery was a period from the early 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century, during which European ships traveled around the world to search for new trading routes and partners to feed burgeoning capitalism in Europe. They also were in search of trading goods such as gold, silver and spices. The search for new routes was based on the fact that the Silk Road was controlled by the Ottoman Empire, which was an impediment to European commercial interests, and other Eastern trade routes were not available to the Europeans due to Muslim control. The ability to outflank the Muslim states of North Africa was seen as crucial to European survival. At the same time, the Iberians learnt much from their Arab neighbors. In the maritime history of Europe, the carrack and caravel both incorporated the lateen sail that made ships far more maneuverable. By translating the Arab versions of lost ancient Greek geographical works into Latin, European navigators acquired a deeper knowledge of the shape of Africa and Asia. (Geonine, 2012) In most Middle Eastern countries, the growth of market economies was inhibited by political restrictions and over-dependence on oil revenues. Successful economies in the region were those that combined oil wealth with low populations. In these states, the ruling emirs allowed some political and social …show more content…
Despite successful elections held in January 2005, most of Iraq had disintegrated, due to a post-war insurgency which the United States did not anticipate. Many of Iraq's intellectual and business elite fled the country, and many Iraqi refugees left as a result of the insurgency, further destabilizing the region.(Cimino, 2005) Unlike the deteriorating economy in modern times, the early modern exemplified through its spread trade and focus on connections that it could become an economic power and thrive with major
The Middle East has flourished on its religious strengths and backgrounds. In the Medieval Era the Middle East was unique in its system of structure. In other regions, the barbarian invasions destroyed the established empires and allowed religion to flourish. For the medieval age religion was the …show more content…
The Age of Discovery was a period from the early 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century, during which European ships traveled around the world to search for new trading routes and partners to feed burgeoning capitalism in Europe. They also were in search of trading goods such as gold, silver and spices. The search for new routes was based on the fact that the Silk Road was controlled by the Ottoman Empire, which was an impediment to European commercial interests, and other Eastern trade routes were not available to the Europeans due to Muslim control. The ability to outflank the Muslim states of North Africa was seen as crucial to European survival. At the same time, the Iberians learnt much from their Arab neighbors. In the maritime history of Europe, the carrack and caravel both incorporated the lateen sail that made ships far more maneuverable. By translating the Arab versions of lost ancient Greek geographical works into Latin, European navigators acquired a deeper knowledge of the shape of Africa and Asia. (Geonine, 2012) In most Middle Eastern countries, the growth of market economies was inhibited by political restrictions and over-dependence on oil revenues. Successful economies in the region were those that combined oil wealth with low populations. In these states, the ruling emirs allowed some political and social …show more content…
Despite successful elections held in January 2005, most of Iraq had disintegrated, due to a post-war insurgency which the United States did not anticipate. Many of Iraq's intellectual and business elite fled the country, and many Iraqi refugees left as a result of the insurgency, further destabilizing the region.(Cimino, 2005) Unlike the deteriorating economy in modern times, the early modern exemplified through its spread trade and focus on connections that it could become an economic power and thrive with major