WHAP Ch. 2 Notes - Heimler Videos

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Networks of Exchange

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

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Geographical Expansion

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

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Innovations in Commercial Practices

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

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Wealth and Power

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

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Rise and Fall of States

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

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Silk Road

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

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Caravanserai

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

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Money Economies

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

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Indian Ocean Network

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

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Monsoon Winds

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

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Diasporic Communities

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

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Trans-Saharan Trade Network

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

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Empire of Mali

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

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Cultural Consequences

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

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Environmental Consequences

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

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Mongol Empire

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

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Pax Mongolica

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

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Admiral Zheng He

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

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Cultural Diffusion

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

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Agricultural Transfers

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