1. what does esperanza’s name mean to her according to the first two paragraphs? 2. what do you think esperanza means when she says, "i have inherited her name, but i don’t want to inherit her place by the window"? 3. how does esperanza feel about her name in english and in spanish? 4. why do you think esperanza wants a new name?

muslims have taken his goods and products to different parts of asia an indonesia. sometimes just traveled and trade, but in other occasions, stayed in the place and made a living.

trade was the key for muslims economies to prosper. their commerce routes reached far places like malaysia and java in the 11th century.

another important factor for prosperity was that muslim states served as the middle point for european traders.

they used to travel by land but sailing the seas -the indian ocean- really increase the exportation of products.