Networks of Exchange: 1200-1450 SAQ Practice 4

Identify and Explain TWO factors before 1450 that account for the pattern of caravanserai shown on the map. (Practice)

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Two factors before 1450 that account for the pattern of caravanserai shown on the map are the mongols protecting trade and the middle of east and Persia was being protected by the Muslim Calaphate. The Mongols provided tax breaks to merchants, standardized weights and measures, and gave financial backing to caravans. The Muslim Calaphate had a similar dynamic because Arab and Persian Muslim merchants were prominent. Tjhe House of Wisdom (800-1200) was a major intellectual center during Islamic Golden Age which could also explain the pattern.

Identify and explain one example of a diasporic community caused by Indian Ocean trade.

One example of diasporic communities caused by Indian Ocean trade were Persian communities. There are more than just Persian diasporic communities like Arab or Indian, diasporic communities. Port cities along the rim of the Indian Ocean at any given time had large numbers of non-citizens waiting for changes in the monsoon winds, creating diasporic communities and a greater likelihood of cultural diffusion

Identify and explain one example of environmental knowledge that boosted Indian Ocean trade and contributed to diasporic communities.

One example of environmental knowledge that boosted Indian Ocean trade and contributed to diasporic communities was the monsoon winds that merchants had to consider while scheduling their departures. Port cities along the rim of the Indian Ocean at any given time had large numbers of non-citizens waiting for changes in the monsoon winds; this created diasporic communities and greater cultural diffusion.

Identify and explain one example of a cross-cultural traveler who wrote about his experiences.

One example of a cross-cultural traveler who wrote about his experiences was Marco Polo. When Marco Polo returned from his adventures, he brought back stories that helped introduce Europeans to Asia, and contributed to help people understand about the largely unknown continent.

Identify and explain THREE specific examples of technological, transportation, or commercial innovations that helped boost trade in this period.

Three specific examples of technological, transportation, or commercial innovations that helped boost trade in this period is the magnetic compass, which helped sailors figure out which way they were headed, and they could use them to point their ship wherever they wanted to go. One specific example of a transportation innovation is the Dhow ship. The Arabs popularized the Dhow ship which was able to tack against the wind because of its advanced lateen sail. A specific example of a commercial innovation is Bills of Exchange. This was a commercial innovation because merchants used bills of exchange to purchase imported goods without the hazards of carrying an expensive medium of exchange.

Using relevant specific details, identify and explain two specific examples of the diffusion of cultural traditions or scientific and intellectual innovations.

Two specific examples of the diffusion of cultural traditions are diasporic communities and Zheng He. Merchants set up diasporic communities and there was a lot of cultural diffusion and syncretism. Diasporic Communities helped cultural diffusion. Zheng He helped spread the advanced Chinese culture and civilization to the outside world.

Using relevant specific examples, identify and explain one environmental effect of exchange in this period.

Relevant specific examples that identify and explain one environmental effect of exchange in this period are diffusion of crops and pathogens, with epidemic diseases.

One environmental effect of exchange during this period was the bubonic plague, which killed about 50%-70% of the european population.

The Bubonic plague was carried by Mongols along the Silk Road which is why this disease spread so fast.

Identify and explain THREE specific examples of powerful new trading cities caused by increased trade along a major trade route.

Three specific examples of powerful new trading cities are Timbuktu; This was a West African City in the Southern end point for Trans Saharan trade in Mali.

Swahili; another example of a powerful trading city caused by increased trade along a major trade route is Swahili; a commercial city state stretching from Somalia to Mozambique, Africa.

Malacca; another example of a powerful new trading city caused by increased trade along a major trade route was Malacca, which went from small fishing village to a major Muslim port city.