Using the documents, analyze the
patterns of trade in the period 1000–1450. In addition, identify possible
cultural consequences of trade in this time period.
Are there recognizable patterns?
What were the consequences of the contacts?
What is the prompt (question) asking for?
QUESTION
Are there any terms or words that you don’t understand?

What is the question asking for?*

Can anything be eliminated?*

We will have to determine what patterns are apparent.* We also need to find “cultural consequences” or influences on the cultures of each participant.*

We know what the question is asking for and we will need to organize our response, but before we do that let’s make sure we’ve utilized all of the information provided.