Traders from Middle East 

 In ancient times,there were already trade connections made between the people of Mesopotamia(c.2600-1900 B.C.). They could offered goods such as dates (the fruit of date palms),oil and wool for Indus beads ,ivory (material derived from the tusks and teeth of animals) and cotton, they wanted Idus beads for jewelry and cotton for clothes.Middle East is the land between Aisa and Europe.Examples of Middle East countires are Saudi,Arabia and Jordan.
Around the 7th to 12th centuries ,there was an increase in land and sea travels made by traders from the Middle East to distant land such as Southeast Asia and China.The people from Persia (present -day Iran), were among the most active traders from the Middle East

Besides the Persians ,there were also Arab traders from Saudi Arabia ,Oman and Yemen,who travelled in sailing ships known as qarib or dhow which were almost 20 metres long. The dhow is still used in Oman today, where it is called a qarib.The dhow was built using Arab shipbuilding techniques and was built with out the use of any nails. It could carry 12 to 20 people.

Singapore's Connections with Melaka (15th to 16th Century)

The connection is the relationship between Southeast Aisa ,China and India.They are linked by culture,trading and Goverment. Many items found in Singapore were brought in different countries.The existence of these items in the past and present shows the connections Singapore had with other countries. Connection with these countries led to exchange of not only goods but also cultures. The way people in a particular group lives in that makes them different from other groups ,such as the way they dress ,the food they eat and the customs and ceremonies that they practice.During the 15th century, Singapore's status as a key trading port in the region was overtaken by the newly established port city of Melaka. Melaka became the main port call for the imperial Ming navy whenever it passed through the Straits of Melaka. This was because Melaka pledged loyalty to the Ming emperor.

During the rise of Melaka, Singapore continued to serve as a port. However it was not as popular with traders as Melaka. Due to the decline in trader, Singapore was given up to Melaka by its overlord, the Siamese. Hence, Singapore came under the control of the rulers of Melaka in the 15th century.As part of the Melaka ,Singapore continued its role as a trading port.Throughout the change in our leaders ,we maintain our strong connections with different cultures and countries.

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