What influence did early muslim traders have on europe and north africa? give three examples of cultural changes brought by traders from the muslim world.

Muslim traders had an major impact on the culture of Europe and North Africa. Probably the biggest thing that these traders brought with them was Islam, helping to spread Islam across this region and even into Europe. In addition these traders brought spices and culinary practices from the Middle East as well as Asia influence the cuisine of North Africa and Europe. Finally another major influence was the Arabic language which became a dominant language in North Africa as well as influencing the Spanish language in Europe.