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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.
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.
What were the causes and effects of the Silk Road's expansion?
Causes: Demand for luxury goods, political stability. Effects: Cultural diffusion, economic growth.
What were the causes and effects of monsoon winds on trade?
Causes: Seasonal weather patterns. Effects: Predictable trade routes, increased trade volume.
What were the causes and effects of the Trans-Saharan trade?
Causes: Demand for gold and salt, availability of camels. Effects: Spread of Islam, development of West African kingdoms.
What were the causes and effects of new technologies in trade?
Causes: Innovation, cross-cultural exchange. Effects: Increased efficiency, expanded trade networks.
What were the causes and effects of increased productive capacity?
Causes: Technological advancements, efficient labor. Effects: Greater trade volume, economic growth.
What were the causes and effects of demand for luxury goods?
Causes: Wealth accumulation, social status. Effects: Expansion of trade networks, increased production of luxury items.
What were the causes and effects of cultural diffusion along trade routes?
Causes: Interaction between different cultures. Effects: Spread of religions, technologies, and ideas.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of European sea power?
Causes: Technological advancements in shipbuilding, desire for new trade routes. Effects: Decline of existing trade networks, European dominance in global trade.
What were the causes and effects of Arab and Berber dominance in the Trans-Saharan trade?
Causes: Geographical proximity, expertise in desert travel. Effects: Spread of Islam, development of trade routes.
What were the causes and effects of the use of camels in the Trans-Saharan trade?
Causes: Adaptation to desert conditions, ability to carry heavy loads. Effects: Enabled trade across the Sahara, connected West Africa to the Mediterranean.