Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video

1. 01:23 According to this video, how did trading systems change in the period from 1450 to 1750?
2. 02:13 How did the fall of the Mongol Empire change the way that long-distance trade networks worked after 1450?
3. 03:26 What were some global changes that came with the Columbian Exchange?
4. 04:18 According to the video, what were the most powerful kind of states during this period? What were their priorities?
5. 08:32 What was Manila’s role in this global trading system?
6. 10:45 According to the video, what were some major demographic events in this era?