From Istanbul, they controlled land trade between Europe and Asia.
Created a 365 day solar calendar.
Created Tenochtitlan, a city built on a lake.
Used terrace farming to grow crops in mountainous regions.
Purpose was to show China's greatness to the rest of the world.
Slaves were brought along this path to grow crops.
Transfer of products between New Worlds (Corn, Potatoes) and Old World (Diseases, Horses)
Looked for a new sea route to avoid paying taxes to Muslims middlemen.
Increased conflict here as selling slaves to Europeans was very profitable.
Exported silk to Europeans in exchange for silver.
Using new navigational advances, first to sail around the world.
