technological advances
What did the magnetic compass help with? Where was it invented?
A: It helped with maritime navigating and allowing for longer sea voyages
B: Invented in China
What religions spread along the Silk Road?
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism and Hinduism
Name 3 trade routes that improved commercial practices and transportation technologies
Silk Roads, Indian Ocean and Trans-Saharan Trade network
What disease spread in the Silk Roads and hit population very hard
Black Death (bubonic plague)
What Empire became known for trading gold & salt
Mali Empire
How did the invention of Junk Ships improve trade
Heavy cargo allowing exchange good to be traded between distant regions
What is Syncretism?
The blending of culture and religious traditions
Where does paper money come from?
China
What is the name of the economic system that merchants relied on for resting and exchanging
Caravanserai
Famous Mali ruler that made a legendary trip to Mecca
Mansa Musa
What did the Caravanserai provide?
Safe havens and as well as opportunities for exchange stuff
Where did Buddhist monks and traders carry Buddhism to?
China and parts of East Asia
Financial instrument that allowed for merchants to make transactions from further regions
bill of exchange
One specific trade that was very popular within this trading system
Silk
Timbuktu
Arab invention that helped sailors find the latitude of the sea
Astrolabe
The rise and protection of caravanerais and commercial cities is due to what empire?
The Mongol Empire
What are Banking Houses
Made to make commerce safer by reducing having to carry a large amount of cash
What region was China connected to by the Silk Roads
Europe and Middle East
What animal was used for crossing the desert
Camel
What is the name of the Mongol promotion system that allowed for more communication?
Yam system
Venetian merchant who traveled to China and inspired European interest in Asia
Marco Polo
This Chinese innovation helped boost currency
Printing press (ex: paper money)
What Dynasty established the Silk Roads
Han Dynasty
What sort of labor became more widespread due to the increase of trade
slavery