AP WORLD UNIT 2

Silk Road

a historical network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas during ancient and medieval times.

Caravansary

an inn or rest stop along the Silk Road where travelers and traders could rest and recuperate.

Paper money

currency in China that increased trade and reduced carrying metal

Banking houses

A place where merchants can store money, receive credit, or exchange currency

Credit

goods bought with a promise of future payment

Bills of Exchange

written order that promised later payment; similar to a check

Monsoon Wind

wind that shaped trade patterns in Ocean travel, specifically trade along the Indian Ocean network

Diasporic communities

settlements away from homelands where people kept traditions and influenced others around them

Indian Ocean Trade Network

maritime network that used the Indian Ocean to connect East Asia, Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia

Trans-Saharan Trade Route

a network of trade routes that connected North Africa to sub-Saharan Africa, facilitating the exchange of goods like gold, salt, and spices.

Camel Saddle

a device used to support a rider and cargo on a camel, enhancing transport across deserts.

Luxury Goods

high-value items traded along major trade routes, such as silk, spices, and precious metals.