Cultural Exchange: The sharing and blending of cultural practices, ideas, beliefs, or traditions between different groups. The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, technologies, and ideas between Europe and the Americas after Columbus' voyages.
Trade Network: A system of interconnected routes used for exchanging goods between different regions or civilizations. The Silk Road was an ancient trade network that facilitated lasting interactions between Asia and Europe.
Assimilation: The process by which individuals from one culture adopt the customs, language, beliefs, etc., of another culture. Assimilation often occurs during lasting interactions between different groups.