Topic 4.5 (4 Terms)

India's Increased peasant and artisan labor of cotton

Cotton became a new status symbol in 1450 and was in extremely high demand. Cotton was spread across the eastern hemisphere. Even Europe became interested in the cotton and it became a trend there as well.

Muslim-European Rivalry in the Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean Muslims had to cope with the Portuguese threat and to face Hindus and Budhists more than pagans, so that Islam had to struggle against sophisticated and refined religous traditions that possessed written literature and considerable political power.

China's Increased peasant and artisan labor of silk.

Silk is a natural protein fiber derived from silk worms which can be woven into textiles. China originally monopilized the silk producing technology causing the demand to skyrocket in the Afro-Eurasian market.

Western Europe's Increased peasant and artisan labor of wool and linen

Traditional peasant agriculture increased and changed, plantations expanded, and demand for labor increased. In this time period peasant labor increased.