Emerging Transregional Networks of Communication and Exchange

Intensive agriculture

Intensive agriculture

________: the use of technology to maximize productive potential of every square foot of an area.

Nubia

________: served as an avenue for north- south trade between Egypt and the South.

Maritime technology

________ and coastal navigation made transport easier and safer.

Qanat

________: sank vertical rainwater hafts in the ground to underground pipes that collected rainwater for irrigation.

yokes

Stirrup, ________ and collars, pack saddles: added greater stability for horseback riders.

Chinese junk

________: capable of open water navigation and carrying large amounts of cargo.

dhows

Used ________: ships with triangular lateen sails.

Rice paddy cultivation

________: originated in Southeast Asia.

Horse collar

________: a technique pioneered by the Chinese that made plowing easier.

Silk Road

________: expanded from the Middle East and Mediterranean ports to Chinas pacific coast.

Indian Ocean maritime network

The ________ connected East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia with China and Japan.

Overland transport

________ helped share cultural traditions and religions.

Water transport

________ was more preferable to land transport.

Overland transport

________: less expensive and the only way to reach places far from rivers and coastlines.