Compared to medieval Europe in the central Middle Ages (800-1100),the Islamic world was:
A) comprised of small and isolated communities.
B) focused on trade only within its borders.
C) cosmopolitan but lacked manufacturing capacity and so traded little.
D) manufactured and traded goods widely in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
E) only interested in establishing trade connections with Europe.

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The Islamic world during the central Middle Ages was characterized by a flourishing economy based on extensive trading networks spanning across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Islamic merchants and manufacturers traded goods such as ceramics, textiles, spices, and precious metals in caravans and on ships. This economic success enabled the Islamic world to become a cosmopolitan civilization where cross-cultural exchanges flourished.

Compared to Medieval Europe in the Central Middle Ages (800-1100),the