Post-Classical Trade Activity

For this activity, you are going to need to research the major trade routes of the Post-Classical Age.  Below, for each of the regions, you will find links to help you put together a picture of the routes. Also, use Chapter 8 in your text. Break up the work among members of your city-state. Click here for a copy of the activity.

Silk Roads

A Brief History of the Silk Roads
Travel China: The Silk Roads

Maps of the Silk Roads:

Silk Road and Related Trade Routes
Silk Road Map
Map of the Main Silk Road

Indian Ocean Trade

Indian Ocean Trade: Overview, 300-1450 C.E.
John Green's Crash Course World History: Indian Ocean Trade

Maps for Indian Ocean Trade

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center:  Click on "maps" and "medieval" to get an interactive map of indian ocean trade. Note: This is a flash site and you need to use the Puffin browser to view on the iPad.
Trade Routes of the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean Trade Routes

Trans-Saharan Trade

Trading Gold for Salt
Trade Routes Across the Sahara
The Trans-Saharan Caravan Trade
Trading Kingdoms of West Africa

Maps for Trans-Saharan Trade

Map of Trans-Saharan Trade
Timbuktu: Center of Trade