Trade and the Silk Road in the Middle Ages
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the impact of trade networks, including the Silk Road, on economic and cultural exchange in the Late Middle Ages.
Warm-Up Video
Heimler's History · 8:55
Silk Roads, Indian Ocean, & Trans-Saharan Routes [AP World History Review]—Unit 2 Topics 1, 3, 4
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Silk Roads, Indian Ocean trade routes, and Trans-Saharan routes shaped cultures arguably more than anything else during the period of 1200-1450.
- 2
The Indian Ocean trade routes facilitated the exchange of both luxury and common goods due to ships' ability to carry more for cheaper than camels.
- 3
The introduction of the Arabian camel was a major turning point in the history of the trans-Saharan trade routes because they could walk for up to 10 days without water.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the Silk Road facilitated both economic and cultural exchange during the Late Middle Ages. Provide specific examples of goods traded and cultural elements that spread along the route.”
Teacher Guide
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