stuff Flashcards
1
Q
what modern day country does baghdad belong to?
A
iraq
2
Q
the harbor of the world
A
baghdad
3
Q
1st reason why baghdad is the harbor of the world
A
boats that sailed from baghdad would go down the tigris to the harbor at basra on the persian gulf
4
Q
2nd reason why baghdad is harbor of the world
A
the oceangoing ships from basra that were filled with goods would sail to east africa, india and china
5
Q
three reasons why sea travel became much easier at this time
A
new knowledge about nature, improved ship design, and new navigation tools
6
Q
why did seagoing people develop the lateen sail
A
it allowed them to travel into the wind with the ships
