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Define Silk Road.
A network of land-based trade routes from East Asia to the Mediterranean.
Define Indian Ocean Trade.
A maritime trade network connecting coastal regions of the Indian Ocean.
Define Trans-Saharan Trade.
A land-based trade network across the Sahara Desert.
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another.
Define monsoon winds.
Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that facilitated sailing patterns.
What is a caravanserai?
Roadside inns along trade routes that supported merchants and travelers.
What is meant by 'luxury goods'?
Expensive, non-essential items like silk, gems, and precious metals.
Define 'maritime trade'.
Trade conducted via sea routes.
What are 'bulk goods'?
Large quantities of essential items traded in large volumes (e.g., textiles, spices).
Define 'intercultural exchange'.
The reciprocal exchange of ideas, beliefs, and practices between different cultures.
What was the significance of the Silk Road's peak activity?
Facilitated massive cultural and economic exchange between East and West.
What was the impact of monsoon winds on Indian Ocean Trade?
Monsoon winds enabled predictable sailing patterns, boosting trade volume and connectivity.
What role did camels play in Trans-Saharan Trade?
Camels were essential for traversing the harsh desert, enabling trade across the Sahara.
What led to the decline of the Silk Road?
Rise of sea-based trade routes and European colonialism diminished its importance.
What led to the decline of the Indian Ocean Trade?
The rise of European sea power and colonialism reduced the power of local traders.
What led to the decline of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
The rise of sea-based trade and European colonialism provided alternatives to desert routes.
What religions spread via the Silk Road?
Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity spread along the Silk Road.
What religions spread via the Indian Ocean Trade?
Hinduism and Islam spread via the Indian Ocean Trade.
What religion spread via the Trans-Saharan Trade?
Islam spread via the Trans-Saharan Trade.
What was the impact of new trading cities on the networks?
New trading cities stimulated economic growth and cultural exchange.
Compare the goods traded on the Silk Road and the Indian Ocean Trade.
Silk Road focused on luxury items like silk and porcelain; Indian Ocean Trade included bulk goods like spices and textiles.
Compare the geographic reach of the Silk Road and the Trans-Saharan Trade.
Silk Road connected East Asia to the Mediterranean; Trans-Saharan connected West Africa to the Mediterranean.
Compare the transportation methods used in the Indian Ocean Trade and the Trans-Saharan Trade.
Indian Ocean used sea routes; Trans-Saharan used camels.
Compare the level of control in the Silk Road and the Indian Ocean Trade.
Silk Road was often controlled by powerful states; Indian Ocean was more decentralized.
Compare the cultural impacts of the Silk Road and the Indian Ocean Trade.
Both facilitated cultural exchange, but the Silk Road saw the spread of Buddhism while the Indian Ocean saw the spread of Hinduism and Islam.
Compare the similarities and differences between the Silk Road and the Indian Ocean Trade.
Similarities: Extensive trade, cultural exchange. Differences: Land-based vs. sea-based, Chinese dominance vs. diverse traders.
Compare the similarities and differences between the Trans-Saharan and the Indian Ocean Trade.
Similarities: Extensive trade, cultural exchange. Differences: Land-based vs. sea-based, Arab/Berber dominance vs. diverse traders.
Compare the similarities and differences between the Silk Road and the Trans-Saharan Trade.
Similarities: Extensive trade, cultural exchange. Differences: East Asia to Mediterranean vs. West Africa to Mediterranean, Chinese dominance vs. Arab/Berber dominance.
Compare the goods exported from the Silk Road and the Trans-Saharan Trade.
Silk Road exported silk, porcelain, and tea. Trans-Saharan exported gold, salt, and slaves.
Compare the challenges faced by traders on the Silk Road and the Trans-Saharan Trade.
Silk Road faced harsh terrains (deserts, mountains). Trans-Saharan faced harsh desert conditions and vulnerability to raids.