Topic 4.5 Illustrative Examples

Vodun

African religious ideas and practices among descendants of African slaves in Haiti. Consisted of an African spirit, as a syncretism between Christianity and African belief.

Labor used for Production of cotton in India

Because the demand for cotton increased, the amount of labor needed had to increase to support the demand. Cotton was easily farmable and very versatile, therefore it was a prominent trading commodity

Labor used for production of wool and linen in Europe

Because the demand for wool and linens increased, the amount of labor needed had to increase to support the demand

Christianity and indigenous mesoamerican cultures

Christianity had mixed with the mesoamerican cultures through syncretism, and through missionaries in Latin America.

Moroccan-Songhai competition over trade routes

The Moroccan and Songhai had competition over the trade routes, which eventually led to the conquering of Songhai.

Muslim-European trade rivalries in the Indian Ocean

The Muslims had more money, therefore they had been on top in the Indian Ocean trade. Europeans could not compare to the Muslims, and caused disruption between the two, conflicts.

Labor used for production of silk and porcelain in China

The growth of trade in China resulted in an increased amount of labor, in order to keep up with the demand for trade