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What were the causes and effects of increased trade during 1200-1450?
Causes: Rise of new empires, technological advancements. Effects: Economic growth, cultural exchange, spread of disease.
What were the causes and effects of the spread of Islam?
Causes: Trade routes, military conquest. Effects: Cultural and religious transformation, establishment of Islamic empires.
What were the causes and effects of the Bubonic Plague?
Causes: Trade routes, unsanitary conditions. Effects: Population decline, economic disruption, social changes.
What were the causes and effects of technological advancements in trade?
Causes: Demand for more efficient trade, cultural exchange. Effects: Faster and safer travel, increased volume of trade.
What were the causes and effects of the expansion of the Mongol Empire?
Causes: Strong military, desire for conquest. Effects: Political unification, increased trade, spread of culture and disease.
What were the causes and effects of the growth of trade cities?
Causes: Strategic location, access to trade routes. Effects: Economic prosperity, cultural exchange, urbanization.
What were the causes and effects of the spread of Champa rice?
Causes: Trade and exchange between regions. Effects: Increased food production, population growth, and agricultural innovation.
What were the causes and effects of the development of paper money?
Causes: Need for efficient financial tools, growth of trade. Effects: Facilitated trade, economic growth, and financial innovation.
What were the causes and effects of state support for trade?
Causes: Desire for economic growth and power. Effects: Infrastructure development, trade promotion, and economic prosperity.
What were the causes and effects of the decline of the Silk Roads?
Causes: Rise of sea trade, political instability. Effects: Shift in trade routes, decline of land-based trade, and economic changes.
What was the significance of the Crusades (1095-1492)?
A series of religious wars that increased European contact with the Middle East, stimulating trade and cultural exchange.
What was the impact of the Mongol sack of Baghdad in 1258?
Marked the end of the Abbasid Caliphate, leading to shifts in power and trade routes in the Middle East.
What was the significance of Marco Polo’s travels (1271-1295)?
Increased European awareness of Asia and stimulated interest in trade with the East.
What was the impact of the Pax Mongolica on the Silk Roads?
The peak of the Pax Mongolica in 1279 ensured relative peace and stability, boosting trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Roads.
What was the significance of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage in 1324?
Showcased the wealth of Mali and stimulated interest in West African gold, increasing Trans-Saharan trade.
What was the impact of Ibn Battuta’s travels (1325-1349)?
Provided detailed accounts of Islamic societies and trade networks across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
What was the impact of the Bubonic Plague in Europe (1347-1348)?
Devastated Europe's population, disrupting trade and leading to social and economic changes.
What was the significance of Zheng He’s voyages (1405-1433)?
Demonstrated China's naval power and promoted trade and diplomatic relations in the Indian Ocean.
What was the role of the Ottoman Empire (1299-1921) in trade?
Controlled key trade routes between Europe and Asia, influencing trade dynamics and cultural exchange.
What was the general trend of trade routes during 1200-1450?
Expansion of existing trade networks, facilitated by new empires and technologies, leading to increased global interaction.
Who was Marco Polo?
A Venetian merchant and traveler who journeyed to China and whose accounts stimulated European interest in Asian trade.
Who was Ibn Battuta?
A Moroccan scholar and traveler who documented Islamic societies and trade networks across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Who was Mansa Musa?
The ruler of the Mali Empire, known for his pilgrimage to Mecca which showcased Mali's wealth and stimulated trade.
Who was Zheng He?
A Chinese admiral who led voyages of exploration and trade promotion in the Indian Ocean during the Ming Dynasty.