Omar
El Gendy
World
History I
Influence of Trading On the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was once one of
the most powerful empires on earth. The Ottoman Empire consisted of many
territories in Asia, Africa and even Europe. Trading was essential to the
Ottomans. Every country has a limited amount of resources and minerals, some
countries lack resources other countries or empires may have. The Ottomans
traded goods with France and later on England. Istanbul was the perfect
location to ship goods from east to west and vice versa.
The Ottomans traded with empires all
over the world. They received fur, grain and amber from Southern Russia,
mirrors and drugs from Europe. In return the Ottomans shipped tea, silk, spices
and porcelain. The ottomans were really organized and they traded legally. For
every shipment there was a tax imposed. This tax did not exceed 10% of the
shipment value. All trading was supervised by the government and anyone who
tries to evade paying the taxes would be punished.
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