The expansion of commerce refers to the growth and development of trade networks, routes, and economic activities in a particular region or across different regions during a specific time period.
Related terms
Indian Ocean Trade: A network of maritime trade routes that connected South and Southeast Asia with East Africa, the Middle East, and China.
Trans-Saharan Trade: The exchange of goods between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa through caravan routes across the Sahara Desert.
Mediterranean Trade: The commercial activities that took place among countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.