ENVIRONMENTAL Effects of Connectivity (Unit 2 Topic 6)
Environmental consequences of trading connections (1200-1450)
Focus on agricultural transfers and spread of diseases
Trade routes like Silk Roads, Indian Ocean trade, Trans Saharan trade linked states
Introduction of new crops through trade connections
Bananas in Africa
Bananas introduced to Africa from Southeast Asia via Indian Ocean trade
Lush rainforests in Sub Saharan Africa provided ideal conditions for banana growth
Introduction of bananas expanded diets, led to population growth and facilitated migration of Bantu speaking people
Champa rice in East Asia
Drought-resistant rice introduced from Champa Kingdom in Vietnam to China
Quick maturation and multiple harvests increased food production
Population explosion in China due to champa rice
Introduction of citrus fruits
Sour oranges and limes introduced by Muslim traders into Europe via Mediterranean trade routes
Spread of citrus fruits in Europe and North Africa
Spread of bubonic plague
Mongols increased trade pace and volume, leading to the spread of the bubonic plague
Plague erupted in northern China in 1331, spread rapidly through trade routes
Devastating effects on Middle East and Europe, killing a significant portion of the population
Impact of bubonic plague
Nearly a third of the population killed in the Middle East
Half of the population killed in parts of Europe
Disease spread along trade routes and significant trade cities
AP World Heimler review guide
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Environmental consequences of trading connections (1200-1450)
Focus on agricultural transfers and spread of diseases
Trade routes like Silk Roads, Indian Ocean trade, Trans Saharan trade linked states
Introduction of new crops through trade connections
Bananas in Africa
Bananas introduced to Africa from Southeast Asia via Indian Ocean trade
Lush rainforests in Sub Saharan Africa provided ideal conditions for banana growth
Introduction of bananas expanded diets, led to population growth and facilitated migration of Bantu speaking people
Champa rice in East Asia
Drought-resistant rice introduced from Champa Kingdom in Vietnam to China
Quick maturation and multiple harvests increased food production
Population explosion in China due to champa rice
Introduction of citrus fruits
Sour oranges and limes introduced by Muslim traders into Europe via Mediterranean trade routes
Spread of citrus fruits in Europe and North Africa
Spread of bubonic plague
Mongols increased trade pace and volume, leading to the spread of the bubonic plague
Plague erupted in northern China in 1331, spread rapidly through trade routes
Devastating effects on Middle East and Europe, killing a significant portion of the population
Impact of bubonic plague
Nearly a third of the population killed in the Middle East
Half of the population killed in parts of Europe
Disease spread along trade routes and significant trade cities
AP World Heimler review guide
Resource for studying and preparing for exams
Aimed at helping students