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Why was silk desired by so many outside of China?
It was a sign of wealth and status
a vast network of interconnected land and sea routes that facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the East and West for thousands of years.
Silk Roads
about 5,500 slaves were transported via this trek from 1100-1400
trans-Saharan slave trade
academic center for research and translation in Baghdad
House of Wisdom
the ancient name for modern Istanbul, was the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire
Constantinople
Why did the new cities developed by nomads become important?
They were on trade routes and became areas of exchange
a designated shipping route, like a "sea lane,"
Sea Roads
Mali
Two major achievements of the Islamic World
Algebra and Medicine
a sophisticated Mesoamerican society known for its advanced writing system, complex calendar, impressive architecture, and deep understanding of astronomy
Maya Civilization
What was the Silk Road "really"?
a network of small trade routes
was a Malay thalassocratic empire based on the island of Sumatra that influenced much of Southeast Asia
DAILY DOUBLE
Srivijaya
Arab Travelers said the ruler of this kingdom was the wealthiest on the face of the earth
the network of trade routes and connections that existed within the Americas before European contact,
American Web
the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, flourishing in the Andes region
Inca Empire
What are two important geographic features of South East Asia?
Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea
a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia.
Angkor Wat
was a Chinese eunuch, admiral and diplomat from the early Ming dynasty
Zheng He
refers to the development of a complex Ancestral Pueblo culture in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, between 860 and 1130 CE.
Chaco Phenomenon
a powerful medieval East Slavic state and federation of city-states, founded by Scandinavian Vikings
Kievan Rus
Arabian Camel
thrived as a trading hub that connected inland resources to coastal markets along the Indian Ocean. Its economy was bolstered by trade in gold, ivory, and other commodities, facilitating wealth accumulation and cultural exchange.
Great Zimbabwe
region that took shape between 600-1600 stretching from the Atlantic coast to Lake Chad
West African Civilization
were professional, long-distance merchants and traders in the Aztec Empire known for their role in acquiring luxury goods and resources, acting as spies and intelligence agents for the rulers, and facilitating cultural exchange throughout Mesoamerica
Pochteca
a logographic writing system formerly used to write the Vietnamese language.
Chu Nom