APWH Unit 2 Vocab #1: Trade Routes

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Across
  1. 3. Early Chinese paper currency, which could be exchanged for goods or silver, facilitating trade.
  2. 4. A navigational instrument that uses the Earth's magnetic field to indicate direction, crucial for maritime exploration.
  3. 7. A group of city-states along the East African coast that were key players in Indian Ocean trade.
  4. 9. Roadside inns along trade routes where travelers and merchants could rest and resupply.
  5. 10. An innovation that allowed for more efficient transport of goods across desert regions, crucial for Trans-Saharan trade.
  6. 12. Seasonal wind patterns in the Indian Ocean that facilitated trade by allowing ships to travel more efficiently.
  7. 13. A city in Uzbekistan, historically significant as a cultural and economic center on the Silk Road.
  8. 15. Trade routes across the Sahara desert, connecting West Africa to the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
  9. 16. network of trade routes connecting the East and West, significant for cultural, commercial, and technological exchange.
Down
  1. 1. Large, sturdy ships used by the Chinese for trade and exploration, especially during the Song and Ming dynasties.
  2. 2. A West African empire known for its wealth, trade, and centers of learning like Timbuktu.
  3. 5. A city in India, historically significant as a major trading port in the Indian Ocean trade network.
  4. 6. The emperor of the Mali Empire, known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca, which showcased the prosperity of his empire.
  5. 8. A major sea trade network connecting East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
  6. 11. A triangular sail that allowed ships to sail against the wind, improving navigation and trade.
  7. 14. An ancient instrument used by astronomers and navigators to measure the altitude of stars, aiding in navigation.