Increased trade facilitates cultural exchange from "summary" of The Rise of the West by William H. McNeill
Increased trade between different regions has played a crucial role in facilitating cultural exchange throughout history. When goods and ideas are exchanged through trade networks, people from different cultures come into contact with one another. This interaction often leads to the sharing of knowledge, beliefs, and practices, which can have a profound impact on the development of societies. As goods are traded between regions, new technologies and products are introduced to different cultures. For example, the Silk Road allowed for the exchange of goods such as silk, spices, and ceramics between East and West, leading to the spread of these products and the knowledge of how to produce them. This exchange of goods not only enriched the material culture of societies but also fostered the exchange of ideas and innovations. Moreover, when people from different cultu...
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