The use of money and banks that lent to merchants were key characteristics of European trade during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This banking system facilitated commerce by providing credit to merchants, enabling them to finance larger trade ventures and reduce reliance on cash transactions. The establishment of banks, such as the Medici in Florence, helped to standardize currency and improve the overall efficiency of trade across Europe. These financial innovations contributed to the growth of a more interconnected economy and laid the groundwork for modern capitalism.
they where important because if there was no merchants then the romans would have not had there daily needs like vegetables wine and pottery
Entrepreneurs were merchants who took risks in the hope of high profits.
Deccan Merchants Co-operative Bank's population is 135.
"Credit card merchants offer varying rewards programs. This includes some merchants who do not offer any rewards programs, but instead offer lower rates."
European merchants learned techniques on how to manufacture paper from their Muslim counterparts.
silk road
The island of Macao
Twelfth
They wanted GOLD because it is super rare!
They helped keep out European influences
APEX There was little demand for European goods in china.
Why do you spend money at an arcade? Same thing.
Persian carpets
China
For merchants from the EAST, it was the Gateway to the European buyers, and for merchants from the West, it was the gateway Asian markets. Situated where it is, straddling the Hellespont, on both continents, with easy land and sea access from all sides, it became the hub of trade.
they became art patrons