The Silk Road
What was a significant challenge for traders on the Silk Road?
Sand storms; dehydration; cold mountainous areas; bandits; long travel times; diseases
Which ocean was primarily used for sea trade routes connecting Asia and Europe?
Indian Ocean
What was the main trade item transported across the Sahara Desert?
Gold
Which dynasty is known for its expansion and protection of the Silk Road?
Tang
What item was Rome known for making that the East wanted?
Glass; Glassware
What type of goods were commonly traded on the Silk Road (not silk)?
Spices; metals; horses; tea; glass; pottery
What were two major items traded along the sea routes?
Silk; other fabrics; spices
Which animal was crucial for transportation on the Trans-Saharan trade routes?
Camel
How did the Ottoman Empire influence trade?
By controlling key trade routes between Europe and Asia.
What is another item besides silk that the Chinese were the best at during this time?
Ceramics; Pottery
China; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Uzbekistan; Afghanistan; Iran; and Turkey
Byzantine; Ottoman; Safavid; Mughal; Tang; Song; Mongol
What is one reason why sea trade was more profitable than moving goods over land?
Dangers on Land; Safer Sea Routes; Bulk Cargo Needs
Name one kingdom that was a major trading center in the Trans-Saharan trade network.
Mali; Songhai
The Safavid Empire was located in what modern-day country?
Iran
What was a common spice traded along sea routes?
Pepper; Cinnamon; Cloves; Cardamom
What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?
Trade goods between the East & West
How were port cities essential in the diffusion of religion, language, and technology?
People with different backgrounds came together at these ports to share these ideas
What was a major challenge faced by traders on the Trans-Saharan routes?
High heat; lack of water
Name one contribution of the Byzantine Empire to trade along the Silk Road.
Keeping Greek traditions
Name a technology that was exchanged along the Silk Road.
Papermaking; Gunpowder production; silk production
Where did the Silk Road begin?
China
What were some improvements to sea travel during this time?
Double-hulled ships; better star navigation; better maps
Which two regions were primarily connected by the Trans-Saharan trade routes?
North Africa; West Africa
Which empire controlled a significant portion of the Silk Road during its height?
Mongolian Empire
Besides silk, what was the most valuable trade item on the Silk Road?
Horses