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Unit 2 Frames

Unit 2 Frames

Using the communities, networks, and production and distribution frames can reveal the diversity that existed in the world from 1200 to 1450, which set the stage for rapid global transformations to come.

Key Ideas

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

Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. 01:04 What, according to this video, did the world generally look like from 1200-1450?
  2. 02:13 What mighty empire emerged early in this era and what territories did it include?
  3. 03:18 In what ways did large empires allow for the creation and expansion of long-distance trade routes, and how did these routes transform societies?
  4. 03:39 In what ways did the network based on the Islamic faith in Afro-Eurasia allow for expansion during this period?
  5. 03:58 According to the video, there were also consequences to expanded networks. What major event occurred between 1346-1351 and what were the consequences?
  6. 04:36 What are three important technologies that spread during this period?