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During the medieval period, where were several major trading routes developed?
Europe, Africa, and Asia - in the eastern hemisphere
What were the major trade patterns of the Eastern hemisphere from 1000 - 1500?
- Silk roads across Asia to the Mediterranean 2. Maritime routes across the Indian Ocean 3. Routes across North Africa 4. Northern Europe links with Black Sea 5. Western Europe sea and river 6. South China Sea and lands of Southeast Asia
How did trade facilitate the diffusion of goods and ideas among different cultures?
When people traded goods, they would take them back home, influencing their culture. They were also exposed to new ideas.
Where did gold come from?
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Where did spices come from?
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Where did textiles come from?
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Where did porcelain come from?
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Where did amber, furs, and timber come from?
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Where did paper from China go to?
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Where did new crops come from?
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Where did water wheels and windmills come from?
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What type of navigation technique was predominant throughout the Asian sea-trading network?
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Ideas and religion spread across the hemisphere due to trade. What were some of the religions and places it spread to?
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Where did the plague start?
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The spread of the bubonic plague and the collapse of the Mongol Empire made overland travel on Silk Roads more what?
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Europeans wanted access to Asian goods without having to go through what?
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Why was the Indian Ocean called the 'sailor's ocean'?
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What were some of the goods traded via the Indian Ocean?
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What religion spread throughout the trade routes?
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Languages were traded and Swahili was created. What is Swahili?
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What was the trans-Saharan trade?
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Study Notes
Trade Routes of the Middle Ages
- Major trading routes developed in the eastern hemisphere, specifically in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Major Trade Patterns (1000 - 1500)
- Silk Roads connected Asia to the Mediterranean.
- Maritime routes traversed the Indian Ocean.
- Trade routes traversed North Africa.
- Northern Europe linked with the Black Sea.
- Sea and river routes facilitated trade in Western Europe.
- South China Sea served as a trade pathway to Southeast Asia.
Cultural Diffusion through Trade
- Trading goods led to cultural exchanges; goods influenced home culture and exposed traders to new ideas.
Origins of Key Goods
- Gold sourced from West Africa.
- Spices obtained from lands around the Indian Ocean.
- Textiles produced in India, China, the Middle East, with later contributions from Europe.
- Porcelain primarily from China and Persia.
- Amber, furs, and timber came from Northern Europe.
- Paper from China reached Byzantine and Western Europe.
- New crops, like sugarcane, originated from India.
- Innovations like water wheels and windmills were introduced in Europe.
Navigation Techniques
- Predominant navigation methods included the compass and lateen sails in the Asian sea-trading network.
Spread of Ideas and Religions
- Buddhism spread to China and Korea.
- Hinduism expanded within South Asia.
- Islam reached West Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Bubonic Plague and Trade Impact
- The plague initiated in China and spread through the Silk Roads.
- Plague outbreaks and the collapse of the Mongol Empire rendered overland Silk Road travel more perilous due to lack of protection.
Europeans and Asian Trade
- Europeans sought direct access to Asian goods to bypass Muslim intermediaries, leading to the exploration of sea routes.
Indian Ocean Trade
- Known as the 'sailor's ocean' for its calmer waters, it facilitated diverse trading activities.
Goods Traded via the Indian Ocean
- Teak wood from India and mangroves from East Africa.
- Arabian horses, spices from Southeast Asia, frankincense from Arabia and Africa, and slaves from East Africa.
- Laborers migrated from Southeast Asia to South Africa.
Spread of Religions through Trade
- Major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism spread along trade routes.
Creation of the Swahili Language
- Swahili emerged as a mixed language combining Bantu with Arabic and Indian influences.
Trans-Saharan Trade
- Trade networks existed between populations north and south of the Sahara Desert, facilitating the exchange of goods and culture.
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Explore the major trade routes that shaped global commerce from 1000 to 1500. This quiz covers significant patterns like the Silk Roads, Indian Ocean maritime routes, and impacts of trade on cultural diffusion. Assess your knowledge of the origins of key goods and their influence on different cultures.
