WHAP midterms

H

Historical situation - What happened when this source was created? What events/issues shaped or affected the source?

I

Intended audience - Who did the author create the source for? Who did they want to see it?

P

Point of view - Who created this source? How did their experiences shape or affect the source?

P

Purpose - Why was this source created? What was the author’s goal?

Silk Road

A trade route that connected the Asian continents and involved trade in silk, spices, and more.

Maritime Silk Road

A network of shipping routes connecting ports across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Trans-Saharan trade

A trade route that utilized camels to exchange goods like gold from West Africa for salt from North Africa.

Gunpowder Empires

Empires like the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid that became wealthy through trade and advanced weaponry.

Pax Mongolica

The period of peace and stability across Mongolia and its trade routes.

Black Death

A severe epidemic of the bubonic plague that devastated Europe and Asia in the 14th century.

Feudalism

A societal structure where class rank dictated power and land ownership.

Humanism

A Renaissance cultural movement emphasizing human potential and achievements.

Columbian Exchange

The exchange of goods, plants, animals, and diseases between the New World and the Old World.

Indulgence

A practice of giving concessions to lessen the punishment of sins within the Catholic Church.

Meritocracy

A system of governance or leadership based on skill and ability.

Chattel Slavery

A type of slavery where individuals are born into a state of bondage.

Zheng He

Chinese explorer for the Ming Dynasty who traveled to Africa and returned with exotic goods.

Daimyo

Noblemen and landowners in Japan during the feudal period.

Renaissance

A cultural movement in Europe marked by the revival of art, literature, and learning.

Printing Press

An invention that revolutionized communication by allowing for mass production of texts.

Three-Field-System

An agricultural practice of rotating crops among three fields to improve soil fertility.