Indian Ocean Trade Network: The Indian Ocean Trade Network was a vast interconnected network of sea routes that facilitated long-distance trade between Africa, Asia, and Europe during this time period.
Silk Road: The Silk Road refers to an ancient network of land and sea routes connecting East Asia with Europe and North Africa. It played a crucial role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange between these regions.
Trans-Saharan Trade: Trans-Saharan trade involved the exchange of goods across the Sahara Desert between West Africa and North Africa/Eurasia. It facilitated the flow of commodities such as gold, salt, ivory, slaves, and spices.