Unit 2 Test Flashcards

(based off of Chloe's notes and Heimler's)

What goods and innovations came from China?

Silk, porcelain, mirrors, paper, rhubarb, ginger, lacquer ware, chrysanthemums, and gunpowder.

What goods and innovations came from Central Asia?

Furs, Walrus Tasks, Amber, Livestock, Copper Vessels, Tents, Saddles, Hides, and Slaves

What goods came from India?

Cotton textiles, herbal medicine, pervious stones, and spices

Which two main religions were predominantly spread on the Silk Road?

Islam and Buddhism

Who is Zheng He (pronounced Jung Huh) ?

Chinese traveler that roamed the Indian Ocean that flaunted China’s wealth and prosperity whilst taxing other regions. Was considered a threat to the emperor because of his growing influence and because Confucius disliked him.

What was Chinggis Khan interested in and what did he promote?

Other cultures and their works; artistic expression and commerce.

What are some effects of interregional trade during this time period?

Religious activity increased, ideas and innovations were exchanged and promoted, economies flourished, disease rapidly spread, cities were established.

Who is Ibn Majid?

Wrote an account of how to navigate the ocean, particularly how to take advantage of the seasonal changes in monsoon winds.

What are some causes of increased interregional trade during this time period?

Mongols kept trade routes safer and ideas and innovations regarding travel increased.

What are some ideas and innovations that increased trade?

compass, the knowledge of monsoon winds, caravanserai, and camels for transportation.

Who is Marco Polo?

Italian traveler that traveled across Afro-Eurasia, particularly China during Yuan rule. He wrote about his travels (e.g. the innovation of coal).

Who is Ibn Battuta?

Muslim traveler that traveled across cities in Dar al-Islam and promoted Islamic beliefs all throughout his travels. Unlike most travelers, he also wrote about his travels (e.g. interactions he had with sultans).

Who is Mansa Musa

Very wealthy and pious African Ruler who ruled over Mali and singlehandedly caused economic inflation for a decade to numerous countries on his pilgrimage to Mecca.

How did Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca affect Mali?

Expanded Mali’s influence (by connecting them with other regions of the world) and brought back new ideas and innovations to Mali from his pilgrimage.

Which major trading cities rose due to the surge of economic activity on each of the major networks of exchange?

Kashgar from the Silk Roads, Mali from the Trans-Saharan trade routes, and Swahili City States from the Indian Ocean Trade.

Why did the Silk Roads specialize only in luxury items whereas Indian ocean trade routes specialized in both luxury and bulk?

Couldn’t carry much on land and the treacherous journey merchants had to endure prompted them to sell luxury items instead of ordinary items.

How did strong governments and urban centers facilitate the growth of trade?

Urban centers and strong governments kept merchants with valuable items safe from danger, whether it was thieves or environmental factors. They were also hubs for cultural and economic exchange.

How did environmental factors play a crucial role in the development of trade?

Monsoon winds prompted people to innovate ideas to overcome these environmental challenges. This included astrolabes, the compass, and the triangle sail. On land, innovations related to camels (saddles and pouches) were created in order to make travel easier.

How did natural resources and phenomena exchange on these networks?

Disease was spread, specifically the Bubonic Plague, from flea-infested rats. These rats and/or fleas snuck onto trading vessels. Food/crops from different countries, such as Champa Rice from SE Asia were also exchanged on these roads.