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Trade Routes
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |