HISB40H3 Lecture Notes - Borobudur, Ummah, Bantu Languages
Document Summary
Development of trade and cultural expansion and power on the world"s oceans. 500-1700s number of centuries- this is when long distance trade became more important than ever in linking and shaping local societies. Variety of physical settings allowing for all forms of lifestyles. Roughly 3 overlapping zones which are also trade zones. To the west we have the large open. Indian ocean reaches japan and edges of the pacific ocean. Indian ocean entry is controlled by the strait of melaka. Element of continuity: monsoon winds red arrows on the map alternating monsoon winds- can be predicted, made maritime trade possible. Focus on trade and network allows focus on cultural exchange. Travelers would take their culture religion and habits with them. Outline of the lecture: sea roads: the world of the indian ocean, 2) southeast asia: maritime power and buddhism in the srivijaya empire, east africa: the spread of islam and the rise f swahili civilization.
