User:Atcovi/HIS 111-A26: World Civilization Pre-1500 CE (SP23)/Ch 10

3. How did these circuits allow for the diffusion of ideas, such as the spread of Islam into Southeast Asia?

'''These circuits allowed different ideas and ways of life to spread as they are exposed and exchanged to various people. The spread of Islam into Indonesia (Java and Sumatra, for example), currently the country that possesses the most Muslims in the world, was done by the works of merchants (and not warfare as popularly claimed).'''

4. How would you characterize the connections between traders and the governments with which they interacted?

'''Reading slide 6, its evident that the connection between traders & governments were symbiotic. Governments benefited from trade as maritime trade developed cities (Cairo, for example)--and these cities subsequently generated more wealth for the government. Tradesman were offered protection and improved shipbuilding technology.''' 7. What role did pastoral people play in the develop- ment of societies? '''Pastoral people were crucial in the development of ideas, including religious views, and technology. This exchange of ideas and technology development facilitated increased growth for the societies that they exchanged ideas with.'''

10. What do you believe the Crusades were really about? Who started them? Why? '''The Crusades were more of land-grabbing/power than the spreading of Christianity. This was started by the Christians (Pope Urban II), as they believed fighting this war was a source of "absolution" from their sins. They were aiming to take back land that they believed was rightly theirs.'''

11. Why do you think that Saladin and King Richard had so much respect for one another if they were also sworn enemies?

'''Both were held as powerful and significant leaders at the time. King Richard remains as an icon in England and France while Saladin is held as a tolerant and powerful leader (& a source of pride among Muslims of today). Saladin was, in particular, a very kind and tolerant leader. Saladin and Richard the Lionheart both agreed to a truce which stated that Jerusalem was under Muslim control, but allowed Christian pilgrimage. I think this treaty showcased how both men held a lot of respect for each other, to the point of tolerating each other's presence.'''

12. Why do you think there were so many Crusades dur- ing this time? '''I believe that the faiths involved were very passionate over the land. They believe they were destined for Jerusalem, so of course they will fight very hard to acquire "their" land. Religion was a major part of everyday life, including the government, so this caused a lot of tensions--especially for this area of the world.'''

16. How did technological advances—such as the magnetic needle compass, junks, and dhows—fuel the maritime revolution in 1000-1300?

'''The magnetic needle compass allowed sailors to navigate the seas in a more accurate fashion and create more accurate maps. Junks and dhows were both additions to the ships itself. The junk was flat-bottomed and met with several sails while the dhows were ships with triangular-shaped sails that used the monsoon winds to its advantage. Improved ships were able to carry more luggage and people through the sea, thereby inspiring the maritime revolution.'''