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Who was Zheng He, and what was his role in cultural diffusion?
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Zheng He was a Chinese admiral whose maritime voyages spread Chinese technology and culture.
What were the four khanates formed after the Mongol Empire's expansion?
The four khanates were the Yuan Dynasty in China, the Golden Horde in Russia, the Ilkhanate in Persia, and the Chagatai Khanate in Central Asia.
What were the primary goods traded by the Swahili city-states?
Gold, ivory, and enslaved people.
Name two key technological innovations that facilitated trade in the Indian Ocean Network.
The magnetic compass and the improved astrolabe.
What role did the city of Kashgar play in the Silk Road trade network?
Kashgar became a powerful and wealthy trading city due to its strategic location and commerce.
How did the Bubonic Plague spread, and what was its impact?
The Bubonic Plague spread along trade routes in the 1340s, devastating populations in the Mid-East and Europe.
What was Mansa Musa known for in the context of the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?
Mansa Musa was known for leading the Mali Empire to its peak and growing wealthy through gold trade and taxation.
What innovations in transportation were present on the Silk Roads?
Caravanserai, which were inns or safe houses that facilitated cultural and technological transfers.
Who was Ibn Battuta and what was his contribution to the understanding of the Dar al-Islam?
Ibn Battuta was a traveler who documented his extensive travels, thereby spreading the culture of the Dar al-Islam.
What significant cultural and scientific developments occurred due to increased connectivity?
The spread of religions like Buddhism, translations of Greek and Roman texts into Arabic (contributing to the Renaissance), and the spread of technological innovations like gunpowder.
What was the significance of the Uyghur script under Mongol rule?
The Mongols adopted the Uyghur script for administration and diplomacy, facilitating communication across their vast empire.
What were the primary luxury goods traded along the Silk Roads?
Chinese silk and porcelain.
Describe the significance of diasporic communities in the Indian Ocean Network.
Arab and Persian communities in East Africa spread Islam and influenced the emergence of the Swahili language.
How did the improved camel saddle impact the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?
The improved camel saddle allowed camels to carry more cargo, facilitating trade across the Sahara.
How did the Mongol Empire facilitate connectivity and trade?
The Mongol Empire established the Pax Mongolica, which increased safety and trade along the Silk Roads.
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