Trade Routes and Historical Figures

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Silk Road Trade

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A historically important trade route between China and the Mediterranean.

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Trans-Saharan Trade

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Trade route across the Sahara desert. Major trade route that traded for gold and salt, created caravan routes, economic benefit for controlling dessert, camels played a huge role in the trading

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Indian Ocean Trade

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world's richest maritime trading network that was essential for the prosperity of East Africa

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Mediterranean Trade Routes

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great source for trading wealth. The Mediterranean Sea is located at the center of three continents so it is efficient for trade. It was connected to the silk roads in the east and was used to transport goods from Asia throughout Europe.

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Middle East Trade Routes

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Located at the center of multiple trade routes, making it a prosperous area.

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Justinian Code

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Roman law collected by order of Byzantine emperor Justinian around A.D. 534.

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Justinian and Theodora

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Eastern Roman Empire partners who aimed to reunite the empire and created the Justinian code.

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Nika Revolt

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Revolt against Justinian, resulting in 30,000 deaths.

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Constantinople

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Capital of eastern Rome and later the Byzantine Empire, important trading center.

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Benjamin of Tudela

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Medieval Jewish traveler who visited Europe, Asia, and Africa in the 12th century.