Question

Why were people in Arabia know as the middlemen of trade

Answer 1

The Incense trade route served as a channel for the trading of goods such as Arabian frankincense and myrrh; from Southeast Asia Indian spices, precious stones, pearls, ebony, silk and fine textiles; and from the Horn of Africa, rare woods, feathers, animal skins, Somali frankincense, and gold.

Answer 2

They served as a link between various regions helping them be exposed to new and different goods and ideas. They also helped other acknowledge differently and taught people new things