Trade Routes Flashcard

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What impact did the Mongol Empire have on the Silk Roads?

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Improved roads and ensured safety for merchants

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Which transportation technology played a crucial role in the expansion of exchange networks along the Silk Roads?

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Camel saddles

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What commercial innovation played a crucial role in managing the increasing trade along the Silk Roads?

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Paper money

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How did the Crusades contribute to the expansion of networks of exchange along the Silk Roads?

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Brought back fabrics and spices, contributing to the demand for luxury goods in Europe

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What role did Samarkand play in the Silk Roads?

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Center for trading goods and hub for diverse religions

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What role did caravanserai play in cultural development in the Silk Roads?

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Caravanserai provided a place for travelers to rest, exchange goods, and share ideas, contributing to cultural exchange and development along the Silk Roads.

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How did the spread of Islam contribute to the expansion of trade in the Indian Ocean?

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Connected Muslim merchants to port cities across the region

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Which region became a thriving center of trade due to connections between Muslim merchants and Indian Ocean port cities?

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West coast of India

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What effect did knowledge of the environment play in trade in the Indian Ocean Trade?

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Facilitated trade routes based on monsoon winds

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What caused the formation of diasporic communities resulting from the Indian Ocean trade?

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Movement of people across different regions and bringing their own culture with them