Networks of Exchange (1200 CE - 1450 CE)

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focused on key concepts related to trade networks and cultural exchange during the period from 1200 CE to 1450 CE.

Networks of Exchange

Systems through which trade and cultural exchange take place across regions.

Silk Road

A historical network of trade routes that connected China to the Mediterranean, facilitating trade of luxury goods.

Luxury Goods

High-value items that are often costly and difficult to produce, such as silk and porcelain.

Caravanserai

Inns or guesthouses located on trade routes that provided rest and security for merchants.

Flying Cash

An early form of credit and currency transfer system developed in China.

Urbanization

The process through which cities grow as trade increases and populations expand.

Zheng He

A Chinese mariner whose voyages increased trade and cultural exchange in the Indian Ocean.

Pax Mongolica

A period of peace established by the Mongol Empire that promoted trade and cultural exchange.

Mansa Musa

The emperor of the Mali Empire known for his wealth and influence over trans-Saharan trade.

Cultural Transfers

The exchange of cultural ideas, practices, and technologies between different peoples.

Bubonic Plague

A deadly disease that spread along trade routes, drastically reducing populations in Europe and Asia.

Astrolabe

An ancient instrument used by sailors to determine their location and navigate at sea.

Textiles and Spices

Common bulk items traded in the Indian Ocean, valued for their demand and ease of transport.

Diasporic Merchant Communities

Groups of merchants who settle in different regions, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.

Interregional Trade

Trade activities that occur between different regions or empires.

Champa Rice

A fast-maturing rice variety introduced to China that contributed to population growth.

Trade Routes

Paths followed by traders to facilitate the exchange of goods and services between regions.