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This large political entity that rules over territories; those who survived its expansion benefited from the reinvigoration of trade routes. what is it?
Empire
Chinese invention that helped aid navigation and ship control along the seas. what is it
Magnetic Compass
This dynasty that overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. What is it?
asty
The Ming dynasty
places where human settlement is possible because water from deep underground is brought to the surface, making land fertile. what is it?
Oases
A hull divided into compartments that strengthened the ship for rough voyages and made sinking less likely. what is it
Junk ship
Triangular sails used by Arab sailors that could easily catch winds coming from many different directions. what is it?
Lateen Sails
Exchange of goods, services, What is it
Trade
This chinese invention that gave ships more stability and made them easier to maneuver. what is it
Rudder
The historical name for modern day Malaysia and Indonesia. what is it?
Spice Islands