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Answer/Explanation
How did improved trading practices lead to the expansion of trade routes and new trading cities?
Improved trading practices, such as the development of banking houses and paper money, facilitated trade, enabling cities like Samarkand to flourish as major trading hubs.
What role did caravanserai and credit play in luxury good trade?
Caravanserai provided rest stops for merchants along trade routes, while credit allowed traders to conduct transactions without needing to carry large amounts of cash.
How did different regions expand luxury good creation?
Chinese artisans contributed to the production of iron and steel goods, while Persian and Indian artisans created unique luxury items, enriching the diversity of available products.
How did empires like the Mongol Khanates influence trade and communication?
The Mongol Khanates facilitated trade and communication across vast distances, creating a unified system that connected regions and promoted economic growth.
What were the technological and cultural transfers resulting from interregional contacts and conflicts?
Interregional interactions led to the transfer of Greco-Islamic medical knowledge to Europe and the spread of Arabic numerals, influencing various aspects of society and learning.
Which new trading cities and states emerged along the Indian Ocean basin?
The Swahili City-States and the Sultanate of Malacca were significant trading hubs that facilitated commerce and cultural exchanges in the Indian Ocean.
What innovations increased Indian Ocean luxury trade?
The compass, astrolabe, and larger ship designs (such as the Chinese junk) improved navigation and shipping capabilities, enhancing trade efficiency.
How did merchant diasporic communities influence and adopt indigenous cultures?
Arab and Persian merchants in East Africa, as well as Chinese traders in Southeast Asia, blended their cultures with local traditions, facilitating cultural exchange.
What was the impact of Zheng He’s maritime activities on trade?
Zheng He’s voyages encouraged technological and cultural transfers, establishing trade networks that connected China with various regions.
How did environmental adaptations, like the use of monsoon winds, expand trade?
Understanding and utilizing monsoon winds allowed traders to navigate the Indian Ocean effectively, increasing the volume and frequency of trade.
What were the causes and effects of the growth of the trans-Saharan trade?
Innovations like the camel saddle and caravan organization enhanced transportation, while the expansion of empires like Mali introduced new participants into the trade.
How did cross-cultural interactions diffuse cultural and technological innovations?
Cultural exchanges resulted in the spread of Buddhism into East Asia, Hinduism and Buddhism into Southeast Asia, and Islam into sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, along with technological innovations like gunpowder and paper from China.
What factors led to the growth and decline of cities based on trade networks?
Cities grew due to their strategic positions in trade routes but could decline if trade shifted or declined, disrupting local economies.
Who were notable travelers that shared stories about their journeys?
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta were influential travelers whose accounts provided insights into the cultures and societies they encountered.
How did the diffusion of crops occur during this period?
Crops such as bananas spread into Africa, new rice varieties were introduced into East Asia, and citrus fruits diffused into the Mediterranean region.
What was the impact of the bubonic plague?
The bubonic plague spread along trade routes, causing significant population declines and social upheaval in affected regions.
How did improved commercial practices affect trade networks?
Enhanced commercial practices, like the establishment of banking systems and the use of credit, facilitated greater trade volume and the expansion of networks.
How did trade networks contribute to the growth of powerful trading cities?
Trade networks provided access to resources and markets, allowing cities to grow economically and politically.
What innovations contributed to the growth of luxury good trading?
Innovations in transportation, banking, and communication allowed for more efficient trade in luxury goods across different regions.
How did demand for luxury goods influence production?
Increasing demand for luxury goods drove artisans and producers to create more diverse and high-quality products to meet consumer needs.
