Ch. 22 Flashcards
Who was Ibu Battuta?
moroccan legal scholar, studied Islamic law
How were luxury goods transported during this period?
often traveled overland on the silk roads used since classical times
What were the effects of the spread of Mongol control?
caused economic disruption throughout Eurasia, laid the political foundation for a surge in long distance trade along the Silk Road
Where did gunpowder originate?
China
What were the effects of the Bubonic Plague?
the plague caused a labor shortage, which meant higher wages for survivors
Who was Zheng He?
Zheng He was born a Muslim.He Remained a Muslim And encouraged the spreading of Islam. Zheng He changed China by opening up more trade routes and gave China lots of foreign goods. For example he brought in spices.
