World History - Trade (1200-1450)

Flashcards about trade during the time period of 1200-1450.

Silk Road

A network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture.

Indian Ocean Sea Lanes

Major trade routes across the Indian Ocean, connecting East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Trans-Saharan Caravan Routes

Trade routes across the Sahara Desert, connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa.

Caravanserai

Rest stops along trade routes that provided lodging and support for merchants and travelers.

Monsoon winds

Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that facilitated trade and navigation.

Dhow

A type of sailing vessel common in the Indian Ocean, used for trade and transportation.

Junk

A type of large Chinese sailing ship used for long-distance trade.

Astrolabe

An instrument used to determine altitude of celestial bodies, used for navigation.

Syncretism

The blending of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.

Gunpowder

An explosive substance initially developed in China and spread through trade.

Champa Rice

A drought-resistant, fast-ripening strain of rice from Vietnam that was adopted in China.

Black Death

A devastating pandemic that spread through trade networks in the 14th century.

Diasporic Communities

Communities of merchants living outside of their native lands, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.

Marco Polo

A Venetian merchant and traveler who journeyed to China and wrote about his experiences.

Ibn Battuta

A Moroccan scholar and traveler who explored much of the Muslim world.

Mansa Musa

Ruler of the Mali Empire, known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca.