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Define Silk Road.
A network of land-based trade routes from East Asia to the Mediterranean.
Define Indian Ocean Trade.
A maritime trade network connecting coastal regions of the Indian Ocean.
Define Trans-Saharan Trade.
A land-based trade network across the Sahara Desert.
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another.
Define monsoon winds.
Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that facilitated sailing patterns.
What is a caravanserai?
Roadside inns along trade routes that supported merchants and travelers.
What is meant by 'luxury goods'?
Expensive, non-essential items like silk, gems, and precious metals.
Define 'maritime trade'.
Trade conducted via sea routes.
What are 'bulk goods'?
Large quantities of essential items traded in large volumes (e.g., textiles, spices).
Define 'intercultural exchange'.
The reciprocal exchange of ideas, beliefs, and practices between different cultures.
What were the causes and effects of the Silk Road's expansion?
Causes: Demand for luxury goods, political stability. Effects: Cultural diffusion, economic growth.
What were the causes and effects of monsoon winds on trade?
Causes: Seasonal weather patterns. Effects: Predictable trade routes, increased trade volume.
What were the causes and effects of the Trans-Saharan trade?
Causes: Demand for gold and salt, availability of camels. Effects: Spread of Islam, development of West African kingdoms.
What were the causes and effects of new technologies in trade?
Causes: Innovation, cross-cultural exchange. Effects: Increased efficiency, expanded trade networks.
What were the causes and effects of increased productive capacity?
Causes: Technological advancements, efficient labor. Effects: Greater trade volume, economic growth.
What were the causes and effects of demand for luxury goods?
Causes: Wealth accumulation, social status. Effects: Expansion of trade networks, increased production of luxury items.
What were the causes and effects of cultural diffusion along trade routes?
Causes: Interaction between different cultures. Effects: Spread of religions, technologies, and ideas.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of European sea power?
Causes: Technological advancements in shipbuilding, desire for new trade routes. Effects: Decline of existing trade networks, European dominance in global trade.
What were the causes and effects of Arab and Berber dominance in the Trans-Saharan trade?
Causes: Geographical proximity, expertise in desert travel. Effects: Spread of Islam, development of trade routes.
What were the causes and effects of the use of camels in the Trans-Saharan trade?
Causes: Adaptation to desert conditions, ability to carry heavy loads. Effects: Enabled trade across the Sahara, connected West Africa to the Mediterranean.
What was the significance of the Silk Road's peak activity?
Facilitated massive cultural and economic exchange between East and West.
What was the impact of monsoon winds on Indian Ocean Trade?
Monsoon winds enabled predictable sailing patterns, boosting trade volume and connectivity.
What role did camels play in Trans-Saharan Trade?
Camels were essential for traversing the harsh desert, enabling trade across the Sahara.
What led to the decline of the Silk Road?
Rise of sea-based trade routes and European colonialism diminished its importance.
What led to the decline of the Indian Ocean Trade?
The rise of European sea power and colonialism reduced the power of local traders.
What led to the decline of the Trans-Saharan Trade?
The rise of sea-based trade and European colonialism provided alternatives to desert routes.
What religions spread via the Silk Road?
Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity spread along the Silk Road.
What religions spread via the Indian Ocean Trade?
Hinduism and Islam spread via the Indian Ocean Trade.
What religion spread via the Trans-Saharan Trade?
Islam spread via the Trans-Saharan Trade.
What was the impact of new trading cities on the networks?
New trading cities stimulated economic growth and cultural exchange.