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What technological advancement made it possible for sailors to accurately determine their latitude?
What technological advancement made it possible for sailors to accurately determine their latitude?
- Knowledge of monsoon winds
- Chinese junks
- The true-north compass
- The astrolabe (correct)
Which of the following IS NOT a key element of the Post-Classical world that enhanced trade and travel?
Which of the following IS NOT a key element of the Post-Classical world that enhanced trade and travel?
- The use of camel saddles
- The true-north compass
- The domestication of the camel
- The invention of the printing press (correct)
Which of these travelers was known for their detailed writings about their travels throughout the Islamic World?
Which of these travelers was known for their detailed writings about their travels throughout the Islamic World?
- Marco Polo
- Zheng He
- Margery Kempe
- Ibn Battuta (correct)
What was the primary purpose of Zheng He's voyages?
What was the primary purpose of Zheng He's voyages?
Which of these travelers is considered to have written the first autobiography in the English language?
Which of these travelers is considered to have written the first autobiography in the English language?
Which of these technological advancements allowed for the safe transport of more goods over longer distances on land?
Which of these technological advancements allowed for the safe transport of more goods over longer distances on land?
What is true of both Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo?
What is true of both Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo?
Which of these is NOT a key element of the Post-Classical Period travel?
Which of these is NOT a key element of the Post-Classical Period travel?
What did The Rihla by Ibn Battuta primarily focus on?
What did The Rihla by Ibn Battuta primarily focus on?
Which of these is NOT a reason why Zheng He's voyages were significant?
Which of these is NOT a reason why Zheng He's voyages were significant?
Flashcards
True-North Compass
True-North Compass
A navigation tool developed in Tang China for maintaining direction on land and sea.
Astrolabe
Astrolabe
An instrument refined by Muslim astronomers to measure latitude using the stars.
Chinese Junks
Chinese Junks
Large wooden ships from China that enabled longer sea travel and effective transport.
Monsoon Winds
Monsoon Winds
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Caravans
Caravans
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Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta
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Marco Polo
Marco Polo
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Margery Kempe
Margery Kempe
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Zheng He
Zheng He
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Trade Routes
Trade Routes
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Study Notes
Interregional Travel (1200 CE - 1450 CE)
- Significant advancements in travel and trade occurred between 1200 and 1450 CE.
- New technologies facilitated these advancements.
New Travel Technology
- The compass allowed for consistent direction on land and sea, improving navigation and mapping.
- The astrolabe, refined by Muslims, aided sailors in determining latitude using celestial positions.
- Chinese junks, large wooden ships, enabled long-distance travel and efficient transport.
- Knowledge of monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean facilitated safer and more consistent sea travel.
- Land travel improvements included camel and horse domestication, saddles, and the development of roadside inns and stops (caravanserais).
Post-Classical Travelers
- Wealthy merchants safely traversed Afro-Eurasia for the first time.
- Ibn Battuta (1304-1369), a Moroccan Muslim scholar and explorer, traveled over 72,000 miles and chronicled his journeys in The Rihla.
- Marco Polo (1254-1324), a Venetian Christian, traveled the Silk Roads to China and documented his experiences in The Travels of Marco Polo.
- These travelers, while promoting exploration, often displayed a limited understanding and appreciation of different cultures and values.
- Margery Kempe, an English mystic, extensively traveled in Europe and the Holy Land, documenting her religious experiences in The Book of Margery Kempe.
- Zheng He (1405-1433), a Chinese Muslim admiral, led several large naval expeditions to the Indian Ocean, enhancing trade and spreading Chinese influence.
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Test your knowledge on significant advancements in travel and trade between 1200 and 1450 CE. This quiz covers important technologies such as the compass and astrolabe, as well as notable travelers like Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo. Dive into the innovations that shaped interregional travel during this period!
