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