MMW 13 Chapter Article Notes: The Afroeurasian Trade World
14 Apr 2017
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Mmw 13 textbook notes the afroeurasian trade world (pgs 457-462) & cross- Cultural encounters along the east african coast (pgs 597-603) Indian ocean center of afroeurasian trade world: crossroads for commercial and cultural exchange. Entrepot: goods shipped to trading post for storage while waiting to be redistributed to other places: ex: malacca. Ming dynasty agricultural and commercial expansion, population growth, urbanization. China most advanced economy in the world until the 18th century. Zheng he went as far south as egypt: diplomatic missions. China stopped exploration due to the large expense after the death of zheng he and the death of the emperor. Common language started to form among the people of indonesia, malaysia, philippines. Southeast asia women"s role in planting and harvesting rice gave them more economic power and authority, therefore a higher status. Bride wealth: groom gives his wife a sum of money when they get married, remains under her control even after the wedding.
