1. Trade in the Eastern Hemisphere

2. Economic Trade Networks  An economic trade network is a system of trade routes used by an area.  These trade routes help:  Expand the wealth of an area  Increase the goods and services available  Allow for the spread of ideas

3. Silk Road  One of the first economic trade networks was found on the Silk Road in China.  It was 4,000 miles long  Silk, porcelain, tea, incense, and spices were all traded along this route.

4. Name:_____________________________Date:___________________ 1. Were horses traded?_____________ 2. Were camels traded?____________ 3. Which was traded most? a. camelsb. silk/textilesc. wine 4. Which was traded least? a. woven goods b. silk/textiles c. Almonds 5. List 2 things traded in Constantinople?________________________________________ 6. Name the city located farthest EAST on the route______________________ 7. Name the city located farthest WEST on the route______________________

5.  It was a dangerous road.  Travelers faced heat, lack of water, sandstorms, blizzards, and robbers.

6. Sahara Salt Trade  In the 1300s, the salt trade was very important in Africa.  Salt was precious because it was needed to stay alive and to preserve food.

7.  A trade network from South Africa to the Sahara developed.  Salt, gold, slaves, ivory and cola nuts were all things traded along this route.

8. Spice Trade  In the 1400s-1600s the spice trade had become an important trade for Europeans.  Spices were used to preserve food and improve its flavor.

9.  They traded pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with Asia.

10.  Prince Henry, Vasco Da Gama, Columbus, Magellan and Cabot all searched for trade routes to help get the spices Europeans wanted.

11. Trade Then…..  Historic trade depended on things such as the astrolabe, compass, ships, camels, etc to be successful.

12.  They traded for things to help them survive and to keep their food fresh.  Trade was successful but dangerous and took a great deal of time.

13. Trade Today….  Today we continue to trade.  We use trucks, boats, trains, planes, and other forms of transportation to distribute goods.

14.  We depend on satellites, computers, tracking systems, and other technology to ensure that trade is efficient and successful.

15.  We trade resources such as oil, natural gas, lumber, coal, food, etc.

16.  We also trade ideas such as democracy, religion, ethics, etc.