AP World UNIT 2 REVIEW (Everything you NEED to KNOW!)

Networks of Exchange

Trade routes that connect different regions and allow for the exchange of goods, culture, religion, and technology.

Silk Roads

A trade network that connected Asia and Europe, primarily known for the exchange of luxury goods like silk and porcelain.

Caravanserai

Inns along the Silk Roads that provided lodging and safety for merchants and helped facilitate cultural and technological exchanges.

Flying Money System

A form of paper money developed in China that allowed for easier trade by enabling deposits and withdrawals across different locations.

Indian Ocean Network

A maritime trade network that connected East Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, known for the trade of bulk goods like textiles and spices.

Swahili City-States

Independent city-states along Africa's East Coast that acted as brokers for goods and became wealthy and powerful through trade.

Diaspora Communities

Settlements of ethnic people in a location other than their homeland, often leading to cultural exchanges and the spread of religions.

Trans-Saharan Trade Network

A trade network across the Sahara Desert, primarily focused on the trade of gold and salt, which increased the wealth of various West African states.

Mansa Musa

The ruler of the Mali Empire, known for his immense wealth and the promotion of trade and Islam in the 14th century.

Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another, often facilitated by trade and travel.

Bubonic Plague

A deadly disease that spread along trade routes, resulting in massive population declines in Europe and the Middle East.

Pax Mongolica

A term referring to the stabilization and peace established by the Mongol Empire, which facilitated trade and communication across Eurasia.

Ibn Battuta

A Moroccan Muslim scholar who traveled extensively through Dar al-Islam and documented his journeys, providing valuable historical insights.

Gunpowder

An explosive powder invented in China that spread through trade routes and changed military power dynamics globally.

Zheng He

A Chinese explorer during the Ming Dynasty known for his extensive maritime voyages in the Indian Ocean and promoting China's influence.

Hangzhou

A prosperous city in China that grew wealthy due to its strategic location on the Grand Canal, facilitating trade.