Unit Two Review: AP World History

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Unit Two of AP World History.

Silk Roads

Major trade route connecting China to Europe, passing through Central Asia and Southwest Asia.

Indian Ocean Network

Trade route connecting East Asia with East Africa, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Southwest Asia.

Trans Saharan Routes

Trade routes connecting North Africa and the Mediterranean Basin with Sub Saharan Africa.

Mongol Empire

The largest land-based empire in history, established by Genghis Khan, known for its military prowess and trade facilitation.

Pax Mongolica

Period of peace established by the Mongol Empire that allowed trade to flourish across Asia and Europe.

Cultural Exchange

The exchange of cultural goods, including religion and innovations, facilitated by trade routes.

Champa Rice

A drought-resistant strain of rice introduced to China, leading to a population explosion.

Swahili Language

A language that emerged from the blending of Arabic and Bantu cultures, resulting from trade.

Black Death

A devastating plague that spread across trade routes, leading to significant population decline in Europe and Asia.

Religious Spread

The diffusion of various religions along trade routes, including Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.

Caravan Serai

Travel stops along the Silk Roads where merchants could rest and resupply.

Astrolabe

An ancient navigational instrument used in maritime trade, developed along the Indian Ocean routes.

Ibn Battuta

A Muslim traveler known for his extensive journeys across Dar Al Islam, documenting cultures and practices.

Silk

Luxury good primarily traded along the Silk Roads, known for its value and fine quality.

Timbuktu

A significant trading city that emerged from the growth of the Trans Saharan trade routes.

Zen Buddhism

A form of Buddhism that emerged in China and spread to Japan and other regions, popular with the masses.

Cultural Consequences

Changes in culture and society resulting from trade, including religion, language, and innovation.