TRADE
This famous trade route connected China to the Mediterranean, allowing for the exchange of silk, spices, and ideas
What is "The Silk Road"
This term refers to the exchange of customs, beliefs, and technologies between different cultures.
What is "Cultural Diffusion"?
It took this many years for the bantu to make their migration from West to south africa
What is "2000 years"?
This Moroccan explorer traveled extensively across the Islamic world and beyond, visiting regions like West Africa, India, and China in the 14th century.
Who is "Ibn Batutta"?
This civilization built the city of Tenochtitlán on an island in Lake Texcoco, and is known for their impressive architecture and agricultural innovations.
Who are "The Aztecs"?
This sweet treat, made from sugarcane, was highly valued and traded by ancient civilizations.
What is "Sugarcane"?
The spread of Western fashion styles, such as skinny jeans, to countries in Asia through social media platforms like Instagram is an example of this type of diffusion.
What is "Indirect Diffusion"?
A language developed as a result of Arabic and Bantu mixing
This island city in the middle of Lake Texcoco was the capital of the Aztec Empire and was known for its advanced architecture and massive marketplaces.
What is "Tenochtilan"?
The Maya are famous for developing this highly accurate calendar system, which included both a solar and a ritual calendar.
what is "The Mayan calendar"?
This West African empire became wealthy by trading gold and salt across the Sahara Desert.
What is "The Mali Empire"?
The spread of sushi from Japan to other countries, where it has become a popular food choice, is an example of this type of diffusion.
What is "Direct Diffusion"?
The Bantu people are believed to have originated in this modern-day country, which lies in Central Africa and is known for its diverse ethnic groups and languages.
What is
Cameroon"?
These coastal city-states, including Kilwa, Mombasa, and Zanzibar, thrived through trade with Arabs, Indians, and Persians along the East African coast.
What are "The Swahili City States"?
The Aztecs grew this staple crop, which was used to make tortillas and other foods.
What is "Maize"?
This desert was crossed by camel caravans that transported gold, salt, and other goods between West Africa and North Africa
what is "The Sahara Dessert"?
When the ancient Greeks adopted the alphabet from the Phoenicians through trade and interaction, it was an example of this type of diffusion.
What is "Direct Diffusion"?
As the Bantu migrated across Africa, they spread their knowledge of ironworking, which helped establish this key industry in many African societies.
What is "Iron work"?
This emperor of the Mali Empire is famous for his lavish pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, which showcased his immense wealth and the power of his empire.
The Aztecs and Maya used this crop not only as a food source but also as currency and for religious rituals.
What is "Cocao Beans"?
These large, sturdy Chinese ships were used for trade and exploration during the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties.
What are "Junk Ships?"
When the use of Arabic numerals spread to Europe through Muslim scholars but originally came from India, it was an example of this type of diffusion.
What is "Indirect Diffusion?"
The Bantu people are credited with introducing this important agricultural practice, which involved clearing land by cutting and burning vegetation to make it suitable for farming.
What is "Slash and Burn Agriculture"?
This holy city in Arabia is the destination of pilgrimage, and Ibn Battuta visited it as part of his travels in the 14th century.
What is "Mecca"?
This powerful alliance between Tenochtitlán, Texcoco, and Tlacopan helped the Aztec Empire expand and dominate much of Mesoamerica in the 15th century.
What is "The Triple Alliance"?