AP World History: Modern Unit 1-3 (copy)

Silk Road

A major trade route that facilitated the exchange of luxury items such as silk, China, and iron.

Caravanserai

Way stations along trade routes that contributed to increased trade by providing rest and resources for travelers.

Diasporic Communities

Communities formed by the movement of people, contributing to globalization and trade interactions.

Trade and Governance

The relationship where empires thrive on long-distance trade and vice versa.

Mongol Conquests

Led to the decline of kingdoms and empires, increased trade, movement of people, and spread of culture and technology.

Gunpowder Empires

Empires such as the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal that emerged after the Mongols and had significant military advancements.

Compass

A navigational tool that improved maritime trade in the Indian Ocean.

Astrolabe

An instrument used in navigation that aided maritime trade, especially in determining latitude.

Camel Saddles

Innovations that allowed for more efficient transportation across the Trans Saharan trade routes.

Salt and Gold Trade

The primary goods exchanged in the Trans Saharan trade routes that led to significant wealth for trading kingdoms.