WHAP Ch. 2 Notes - Heimler Videos

Networks of Exchange

Networks of Exchange

Systems that facilitated economic interaction, cultural diffusion, and transfers of religion, languages, and technology from 1200 to 1450.

Geographical Expansion

The increase in the geographical range of trade networks during the period from 1200 to 1450.

Innovations in Commercial Practices

New methods and technologies that enhanced trade efficiency and expanded networks.

Wealth and Power

The growth of states' wealth and influence due to participation in exchange networks.

Rise and Fall of States

The emergence of powerful states and cities alongside the decline of others due to increased interconnectivity.

Silk Road

A major trade route across Eurasia known for the exchange of luxury goods like silk and porcelain.

Caravanserai

Inns along the Silk Roads that provided safety and facilitated cultural and technological exchanges.

Money Economies

The use of paper money, first developed in China, to facilitate trade.

Indian Ocean Network

A maritime trade network that expanded significantly during the period, connecting various regions.

Monsoon Winds

Seasonal winds that Indian Ocean merchants learned to navigate for efficient trade.

Diasporic Communities

Settlements of ethnic groups in locations outside their homelands, leading to cultural exchanges.

Trans-Saharan Trade Network

A trade route connecting West Africa to the Mediterranean, facilitated by camel transportation.

Empire of Mali

A powerful West African empire that gained wealth through gold trade and taxation.

Cultural Consequences

The spread of religions, ideas, and innovations due to increased connectivity.

Environmental Consequences

The transfer of crops and diseases across regions, impacting populations and agriculture.

Mongol Empire

The largest land-based empire in history, known for facilitating trade and cultural exchange.

Pax Mongolica

A period of peace under Mongol rule that encouraged trade and cultural interactions.

Admiral Zheng He

A Chinese explorer who led maritime expeditions and introduced gunpowder cannons to various regions.

Cultural Diffusion

The exchange of cultural traits and ideas between societies, significantly occurring from 1200 to 1450.

Agricultural Transfers

The introduction of new crops through trade, leading to dietary changes and population growth.