Magine that you are an Arab merchant who has traveled to either India or West Africa. You may choose the region that you are visiting for this task. Think of the items you might be selling. Also think about the places you might have visited. In addition, consider the cultural characteristics such as language and religion that you’ve come into contact with. Refer back to the lessons in the unit and do some research on the Internet as support for this activity. Next, write a short diary entry of about 75 to 100 words from the perspective of the merchant. Make sure you include information about the items traded, places visited, and the cultural characteristics of the region.