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Caravanserai

Caravanserais were prominent during the time of the Silk Road, which saw trade routes flourish primarily between the 1st century BCE and the 14th century CE. They were located along these trade routes to support travelers and traders redistributing goods over long distances. Caravanserais affected travelers and merchants who relied on these inns for rest and safe haven.

Zamindars

Zamindars functioned primarily during the Mughal Empire from the 16th to the 19th centuries in India. They were responsible for collecting taxes from peasants in their jurisdictions, affecting local farmers and the agrarian structure by extracting tribute for the empire.

Chattel Slavery

Chattel slavery was predominant in the Americas from the 16th to the 19th centuries. This system considered enslaved individuals as property, primarily affecting African people who were forcibly taken from their homelands and their descendants.

World Trade Organization

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in 1995. It operates globally, addressing international trade laws and practices among member nations, affecting countries and businesses engaged in trade.

Porcelain

Porcelain began being produced around 600 C.E. in China. Demand for this high-fired, white ceramic drove trade routes across Asia and beyond, impacting artisans, traders, and customers worldwide who sought these luxury goods.

Five-Year Plan

The Soviet Union initiated its first Five-Year Plan in the 1920s, focusing on economic growth and industrialization. These plans affected the Soviet populace as well as various sectors such as agriculture and industry.