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Trade Routes
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Term | Definition |
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Diffusion | The spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another |
Lateen sail | Triangular sail that made it possible to sail against the wind; used in the Indian Ocean trade |
Magnetic compass | Chinese invention that aided navigation by showing which direction was north |
Maritime routes | A trade route that stretched across the Indian Ocean |
Navigation | The science of planning and following a route. |
Northern European Trade | A trade route that primarily used the Black Sea |
Porcelain | An expensive commodity that came from China. It is often called "fine China" today |
Silk Routes | A trade route that stretched across Asia to the Mediterranean basin |
Southeast Asian Trade Routes | A trade route that used the South China Sea and lands of Southeast Asia |
Textiles | Fabrics that are woven or knitted; material for clothing |
Trans Saharan Routes | A trade route that spanned across the Sahara desert |
Western European Trade Routes | A trade route that primarily used seas and rivers of western Europe |