1. Aim: What is “Southernization?” The “Civilized” World: 600 - 1450

2. Do Now: Write your own introduction to the question, “How useful is the idea of ‘Southernization’ to historians?” on HW sheet

3. “How useful is the idea of ‘Southernization’ to historians?” • The “Big Idea,” presented: the development of advanced culture, technology and economy in certain zones, defined • Narrowing: Shaeffer’s thesis; her definition of “Southernization” • Thesis: Your answer to the question asked

4. “Southernization” Zones • India, and the Indian Ocean world • China, especially as it expanded southward • Dar al-Islam • The Mongol Khanates

5. Characteristics of “Southernization”

6. Indian Ocean Trade Routes Powered by the Monsoon Winds

7. Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

8. Gold & Slaves for Salt & Luxury Manufactured Goods

9. The Mali Empire - 13th century

10. Expansion of the dar al-Islam

11. Mongol Khanates, late 13th century

12. Travels of Marco Polo - 13th century

13. Travels of Ibn Battuta - 14th century

15. Voyages of Zheng He, early 15th century

16. Zheng He’s ships, compared to Columbus