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What advancement in transportation technology facilitated safer overland travel?
What advancement in transportation technology facilitated safer overland travel?
- Construction of Chinese junks
- Improved rudder designs
- Use of caravans (correct)
- Development of the magnetic compass
What innovation allowed camels to carry heavier loads on the Silk Roads?
What innovation allowed camels to carry heavier loads on the Silk Roads?
- The Chinese junk
- The development of the rudder
- The invention of the magnetic compass
- Improved saddle designs (correct)
Which dynasty in China is credited with developing the magnetic compass?
Which dynasty in China is credited with developing the magnetic compass?
- Han (correct)
- Ming
- Song
- Tang
What technological advantage did the Chinese junk possess over Western European ships of the same era?
What technological advantage did the Chinese junk possess over Western European ships of the same era?
What maritime trade route did China control with advanced naval technology?
What maritime trade route did China control with advanced naval technology?
What was the primary reason that the Silk Roads experienced a revival during the 8th and 9th centuries?
What was the primary reason that the Silk Roads experienced a revival during the 8th and 9th centuries?
What significant impact did the Mongol Empire have on the expansion of trade?
What significant impact did the Mongol Empire have on the expansion of trade?
Which of the following goods were primarily exported from China during the second Golden Age of the Silk Roads?
Which of the following goods were primarily exported from China during the second Golden Age of the Silk Roads?
What was the primary impact of the Crusades on global trade?
What was the primary impact of the Crusades on global trade?
Which of these empires saw a decline in trade during the first golden age of the Silk Roads?
Which of these empires saw a decline in trade during the first golden age of the Silk Roads?
What is the significance of the Mongol Empire's control over the Silk Roads?
What is the significance of the Mongol Empire's control over the Silk Roads?
How did European demand for Chinese goods influence global trade?
How did European demand for Chinese goods influence global trade?
What was the primary reason for the rise of a second golden age on the Silk Roads?
What was the primary reason for the rise of a second golden age on the Silk Roads?
Flashcards
Caravan Travel
Caravan Travel
Traveling in groups along the Silk Roads for safety.
Camel Saddles
Camel Saddles
Innovations that increased the load capacity of camels.
Magnetic Compass
Magnetic Compass
A navigational instrument developed during the Han Dynasty to aid sea trade.
Chinese Junk
Chinese Junk
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Rudder Improvements
Rudder Improvements
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Crusades
Crusades
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Silk Roads
Silk Roads
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Mongol Empire
Mongol Empire
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Abbasid Empire
Abbasid Empire
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Chinese Exports
Chinese Exports
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Safety in Trade
Safety in Trade
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Luxury Goods
Luxury Goods
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Global Trade Increase
Global Trade Increase
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Study Notes
Crusades and Expanding Trade Networks
- Crusades facilitated exchange networks, bringing Eastern goods (fabrics, spices) to Europe.
- Silk Roads, Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean sea routes remained active despite Ottoman incursions.
- Europe's demand for Eastern goods (silk, tea, rhubarb) and China's demand for European gold/silver increased global trade.
Rise of New Empires and the Second Silk Road Golden Age
- Collapse of Roman and Han empires ended the first Silk Road golden age.
- Arab merchants (Abbasid Empire) revived land and sea routes in the 8th and 9th centuries.
- Tang China contributed greatly; exporting compass, paper, gunpowder, porcelain, tea, and silk, and importing cotton, gems, pomegranates, dates, horses, and grapes.
- China's newfound affluence during this period saw a resurgence in luxury goods trade.
Mongol Empire and Trade Expansion
- Mongol conquests unified diverse parts of the Silk Roads enabling more secure travel.
- Mongol rule (13th and 14th centuries) improved roads, punished bandits, and established new trade channels.
- Revitalizing trade routes not used heavily since Roman and Han Empires.
Improvements in Transportation Technologies
- Caravans increased safety for travelers along the Silk Roads.
- Camel saddles improved carrying capacity.
- Advances in Chinese naval technology (Han Dynasty), including the magnetic compass, improved rudder, multi-sailed junks (up to 400ft!), and compartmentalized hulls, enabled larger and safer sea-based trade.
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