Technological Innovations and Trade from 1200 to the Present

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts related to technological innovations and trade from 1200 to the present, focusing on aspects like major trade routes, cultural diffusion, and pivotal historical figures.

What was a significant technological innovation that aided trade in the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

Camel saddles.

Which trade route specialized in luxury goods?

The Silk Roads.

What were caravanserais used for in trade?

They provided rest stops for traders and their camels along trade routes.

Who was famous for spreading Islam during trade?

Mansa Musa.

What crop was notably spread through Indian Ocean trade?

Champa rice.

What did the tribute system in the Abbasid Caliphate involve?

It involved payments made to ensure protection and trade benefits.

Which two empires were replaced by the Mongols due to their invasions?

The Abbasid Caliphate and the Song Dynasty.

What major disease spread through the trade routes and had significant implications?

The Black Death.

What innovation allowed for better navigation during ocean trade?

The compass.

What movement made Hinduism more monotheistic?

The Bhakti movement.

Which two trade goods were commonly traded in the Indian Ocean trade?

Salt and ivory.

What was a primary reason for population rise in trade regions?

Mass production of goods for trade.