Unit 2: Golden Trade (1200-1450)

Flashcards about the major trade routes and their impact on Afro-Eurasia.

What major trade routes connected Afro-Eurasia between 1200 & 1450?

Silk Roads, Indian Ocean, Trans-Saharan routes, and the Mediterranean Sea.

What factor contributed to the popularity of the Silk Road, boosting the movement of goods?

The Mongols protected the routes and built rest stops.

What types of goods were commonly traded along the silk road?

Luxury goods like silk.

Who showed how connected everything was during this time?

Marco Polo

Which trade route became bigger than the Silk Road, connecting East Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia?

Indian Ocean trade

How did merchants optimize their trips across the Indian Ocean?

They used monsoons to time their trips perfectly.

What goods were primarily carried across the Trans-Saharan route?

Salt and gold.

Which route stayed active with cities like Venice and Cairo, facilitating movement between Europe and Muslim states?

Mediterranean Sea

What innovation helped trade move faster, allowing states to expand?

The text does not specify which innovation helped trade move faster