2) The Mesopotamian border entrepôts and Samarkand, are examples of the impact that the Silk Road had on Asia because goods from other countries were bought and sold throughout different countries, and stops were made along the way to trade with others.
3) The types of products that were traded via the Silk Road that went from east to west, are fruits like peaches and apricots, and spices, like cinnamon and ginger. Products that were traded from west to east, were alfalfa, wine …show more content…
It caused Iranian-speaking peoples to settle in trading cities and other the surrounding farm villages. Also, missionary influences showed the impact of religions and beliefs on different people. Lastly, stirrup with invented, and it was used to make the saddle more stable for people to ride on.
5) The regions that were involved in the Indian Ocean Maritime System were the South China Sea, Chinese and Malays, Indians, Persians, Arabs, and Greek.
6) The evidence that exists to support the claim that the mariners involved in the Indian Ocean Maritime System were more advanced than those who sailed in the Mediterranean, is that the mariners were able to cover large areas of land by sea due to the monsoon winds. While those who sailed in the Mediterranean, rarely left outside the side of land. Also, the mariners relied on triangular lateen sails, instead of using oars, so that they could sail by wind.
7) The main products that were traded via the Indian Ocean Maritime System, were spices, manufactured goods, pottery, exotic animals, woods, and ivory. The civilizations, cultures, and regions that were the most active in the system was East Africa, southern Arabia, the Persian Gulf, India, Southeast Asia, and southern