Magnetic compass ap world history definition
AP World History Unit 2 Flashcards
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Silk Roads
A system of ancient caravan routes across Central Asia, along which traders carried silk and other trade goods; known for spreading religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam as well as technological transfers and diseases like the Bubonic plague
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Indian Ocean Trade
connected to Europe, Africa, South Asia, and China.; worlds richest maritime trading network and an area of rapid Muslim expansion, spread of goods, ideas
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Trans-Saharan Trade
route across the Sahara Desert; traded for gold and salt, created caravan routes, economic benefit for controlling dessert, camels and camel saddles were crucial in the development of these trade networks; facilitated the spread of Islam
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magnetic compass
Chinese invention that aided navigation by showing which direction was north
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rudder
Steering device, usually a vertical blade attached to a post at, or near, the stern of the boat; improved sea trade
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junk ship
A very large flat-bottom sailing ship produced in the Tang and Song Empires, specially designed for long-dista
The Magnetic Compass for AP World History
The magnetic compass is an illustrative example in the Technological Innovations topic of Unit 4 of AP World History. Read more about the magnetic compass below!
The invention of the magnetic compass stands as a landmark moment in the history of navigation, profoundly influencing the success and scope of the Age of Exploration. Emerging in ancient China, the magnetic compass became a transformative tool that empowered sailors to navigate the vast and uncharted expanses of the open seas, opening new horizons for exploration, trade, and cultural exchange.
The magnetic compass originated in ancient China during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BC to 2nd century AD). Initially used as a divination tool, the compass evolved into a navigational instrument by the Tang Dynasty (7th to 10th centuries AD). The compass consisted of a magnetized needle aligned with the Earth’s magnetic field, enabling it to reliably point north.
During the Age of Exploration (15th to 17th centuries), European explorers embraced the magnetic compass as an indispensable aid for navigation. Navigators such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Ma
key term - Compass
Definition
A compass is an essential navigational tool that uses a magnetic needle to indicate the direction of magnetic north. This innovation greatly enhanced maritime exploration and trade by allowing sailors to navigate more accurately, especially over long distances, and was crucial for establishing trade routes across oceans and deserts.
5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test
The compass was first developed in China during the Han Dynasty and later spread to Europe by the late Middle Ages.
The introduction of the compass revolutionized navigation, allowing sailors to determine their direction even in overcast conditions or at night.
By enhancing navigational accuracy, the compass significantly contributed to the expansion of trade networks, especially in the Indian Ocean and Atlantic regions.
Compasses were instrumental during the Age of Exploration, enabling explorers like Columbus and Magellan to undertake long voyages with greater confidence.
Different types of compasses were developed over time, including the dry compass and liquid-filled compass, each improving accuracy and usability.
Review Questions
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AP World History UNIT 4 REVIEW [Everything You NEED to Know!]
all right let's review everything you need to know about unit 4 for AP World History which is all about Maritime Empires from 1450 to 1750 and the juicy developments there on to appertaining so if you're ready to get them brain cows milks let's get to it okay first let's talk about the causes of European expansion during this period and we're going to make it nice and tidy and break it into three categories technological political and economic so the first cause of European exploration was European adoption and innovation of Maritime technology now this is kind of
a big deal because prior to this period Europe as I've said before was kind of like the butt bread in the loaf of world power you know everyone touches it but nobody really wants it but during this period Europeans gained the knowledge and technology that facilitated their ascendency on the world stage at first they adopted some Maritime Technologies from the classical Greek Islamic and Asian world for example they adopted the magnetic compass which was first developed in China and also they adopted the astrola from ancient Gr