WHAP Day 37 - Trade in the Post-Classical Period

Day 6 - PAW 6

KC3.1.I.  Improved transportation technologies and commercial practices led to an increased volume of trade and expanded the geographical range of existing and newly active trade networks.

Objectives:  Examine the development of trade in the Indian Ocean basin.  Explore and map Southernization during the post-Classical period.

Task:  Good morning!   When you arrive to class, please download and use SOAP to analyze "Quran, Verses on Ships & Sailing," "The History by Al Yaqubi" and "Comparing Indian Ocean Trade Routes" (in KC3.1.I folder).  After we've reviewed your analysis, I'll explain what you need to do for Tuesday's trade simulation.  Finally, you'll use the remainder of class to work on  "Southernization."

Homework Due Dates:

• ASAP - "Migration of Anatomically Modern Humans Response" corrections (see comments for current 'grade')
• Friday, October 20 - What is Empire? DBQ response due by 3:00 (4-7 page paper MUST be personally submitted to Mrs. Friday) - If you choose to take advantage of the buffer window, the essay MUST be handed in to Mrs. Friday at the beginning of class on Monday, October 23.
• Monday, October 23 - "Southernization" activity due in class
• Tuesday, October 24 - Trade Simulation - Come PREPARED!!! - Read the "Background" packet and "Simulation Directions." Create your trade goods BEFORE class - as a group you may determine how much of your good to make BUT you may not add any goods during the simulation.
• Wednesday, October 25 - Intan Shipwreck discussion (find reading and assignment explanation in KC3.1 folder)
• Wednesday, October 25 - PAW 3
• Thursday, October 26 - PAW 4