AP World Modern Flashcards: Agriculture, Trade Networks, and Cultural Interactions

These flashcards cover key concepts related to agriculture, trade networks, and cultural interactions as discussed in AP World Modern lectures.

Intensive wet-rice agriculture

A farming method in China involving high yields from rice cultivation, aided by advanced technologies like foot-powered mechanical water wheels.

Trans-Saharan Trade

A network of trade routes across the Sahara that facilitated commerce between West Africa, the Mediterranean, Middle East, and China, particularly flourishing during the Golden Age from the 12th to 16th centuries.

Indian Ocean Trade Network

A maritime trade system characterized by predictable seasonal monsoon winds that connected Oman, East Africa, India, and China, promoting economic exchange.

Pax Mongolica

A period of stability and trade during Mongol rule in China, connected to the cultural adaptation of Mongol leaders adopting Chinese administration.

Ibn Battuta

A Moroccan explorer who documented his travels across the Islamic world, highlighting the role of trade in spreading Islam and cultural exchanges in the Indian Ocean region.