Spice Trade Flashcards
When was the Spice trade most popular?
during the 1400s
What goods were traded along the silk road?
Silk [China], Cotton [India], Porcelain [China], Paper [China], Dyes [India/Malaysia]
Why were dyes so valuable?
The colour of clothes displayed class
How did the silk road fund the countries involved?
Goods were highly taxed, this went to maintaining infrastructure and paying individuals
Why were the goods so desirable?
they were mysterious and showed wealth, prestigious
What uses did spices have?
cooking, aroma’s, medicines
Where did the silk road go?
China <> Kazakhstan <> Mediterranean <> Constantinople <> rest of Europe.
In what ways could the silk road be made safer?
The Mongolians, caravanserais (shelter), and traveling in groups.
What were two major points along the silk road?
Alexandria + Constantinople (taxes - money)
How did merchants make so much money?
buy locally and sell were in high demand.
What empire ensured the flow of goods?
The Venetians
How did the Venetians support the Byzantines?
The Venetians ensured a flow of goods to Constantinople markets, The Venetians had perks in Constantinople and the Byzantine empire got heaps of taxes.
