he buying and selling of goods, trade

Trade route that connected China, India, and the Middle East. Traded goods and helped to spread culture including the religion of Buddhism

a valuable cloth, originally made only in China from threads spun by caterpillars called silkworms

ingredients that enhance food without changing the natural flavor

the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service. Arabs had this over the spice trade.

Largest land empire in the history of the world, spanning from Eastern Europe across Asia.

Mongol leader who led the Mongols conquest westward and who is renowned for his ability and his ruthlessness.

a Mongolian army that swept over eastern Europe in the 13th century

voyages to new territories by European navigators in the 15th century, looking for an all-water trade route to replace the Silk Road

A large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one group of people to another