HIST 213 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Westernization, Fernand Braudel, Watt Steam Engine
7 Feb 2018
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Definition: the known world - the indian ocean trade system - islamic world, china, Historical significance: 1402ce, chinese kangnido map - china"s ecumene was viewed as the centre of the known world. Definition: 2 major trading routes to persia; they meet at chang"an, and continue to the south to khan fu and guangzhou. Definition: the chinese staff of life, named this after rice became china"s main food staple. Definition: the south of the ocean - informal chinese occupation in champa, Definition: voluntary dispersion of houses across cities over generations allowing merchant movement, ex. Historical significance: formulated trust through gift giving, created business associations between houses and diasporas and allows historians to see how trade worked day-to- day and observe social interactions. Definition: the society created from the invasions of the mongolian army over conquered lands, which was peaceful because of the single rule, religious, and ethnic tolerance; lasted from 1206-1279.
