Historical Innovations and Trade Networks

These flashcards cover key innovations, trade networks, and their impacts discussed in the lecture on historical developments.

The Inca system of record keeping utilized __.

khipu

The Aztecs adapted to their swampy environment by building __.

chinampas

The main agricultural technique used by the Maya was __.

terrace farming

The __ was a significant trade route improved by the Mongolian presence, enhancing trade and technology diffusion.

Silk Road

The __ played a key role in revitalizing the Indian Ocean trade routes through technological advancements.

Mongol Empire

The African kingdom that used the gold trade to support their power was __.

Great Zimbabwe

The __ was known for improving the Trans Saharan trade route, especially with its use of Islam.

Mali Empire

The disease that contributed to the end of feudalism in Europe was the __.

bubonic plague

The commercial hubs connected by the Indian Ocean trade included cities like and .

Malacca, Kilwa

Zheng He's voyages were significant in demonstrating the __ of trade and connectivity in the Indian Ocean.

cultural exchange

The __ system, established under Genghis Khan, helped facilitate trade and governance across conquered territories.

bureaucratic