Describe the Intellectual and Cultural Effects of ONE Network of Exchange

question 48

Essay

Describe the intellectual and cultural effects of ONE network of exchange in Afro-Eurasia from c. 1000 to c. 1450
In your response you should do the following:
$\bullet$ Respond to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a line of reasoning.
$\bullet$ Describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.
$\bullet$ Support an argument in response to the prompt using specific and relevant examples of evidence.
$\bullet$ Use historical reasoning (e.g., comparison, causation, continuity or change over time) to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt.
$\bullet$ Use evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses the prompt.

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Definitions:

Poverty Bay

A bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, known for its historical significance and as the first landing place of Captain James Cook in New Zealand.

Caroline Islands

A widely scattered archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising both the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.

East Sepik

A province in Papua New Guinea, recognized for its rich cultural tapestry, intricate art traditions, and the Sepik River, a significant cultural and environmental landmark.

Melanesia

A region in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of thousands of islands, including New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji, characterized by its diverse cultures and languages.