Aim: What is “Southernization?” The “Civilized” World:

Do Now: Write your own introduction to the question, “How useful is the idea of ‘Southernization’ to historians?” on HW sheet

“How useful is the idea of ‘Southernization’ to historians?” The “Big Idea,” presented: the development of advanced culture, technology and economy in certain zones, defined Narrowing: Shaeffer’s thesis; her definition of “Southernization” Thesis: Your answer to the question asked

“Southernization” Zones India, and the Indian Ocean world China, especially as it expanded southward Dar al-Islam The Mongol Khanates

Characteristics of “Southernization”

Indian Ocean Trade Routes Powered by the Monsoon Winds

Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

Gold & Slaves for Salt & Luxury Manufactured Goods

The Mali Empire - 13th century

Expansion of the dar al-Islam

Mongol Khanates, late 13th century

Travels of Marco Polo - 13th century

Travels of Ibn Battuta - 14th century

Voyages of Zheng He, early 15th century

Zheng He’s ships, compared to Columbus