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Era 5 Overview Video

Era 5 Overview Video

The Columbian Exchange linked the world together. Where did it come from, and what was its impact?

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. What was the condition of the trading system in Afro-Eurasia in the thirteenth century, according to this video?
  2. What happened to that trading center in 1347?
  3. How was the Eurasian trading system different when it recovered from the Black Death, and how did that difference lead to the Columbian Exchange?
  4. What were some global changes that came with the Columbian Exchange?
  5. What was Manila’s role in this global trading system?
  6. According to the video, what were some major demographic events in this era?