In this episode of the AP World History podcast, we explore the vibrant trade routes that connected the medieval world. From the bustling Silk Roads to the spice-laden Indian Ocean and the gold-rich Trans-Saharan trade routes, we uncover how goods, technology, religions, and even diseases shaped global interactions. We’ll discuss the Mongol Empire’s role in facilitating trade, the cultural diffusion that emerged along these routes, and the devastating spread of the Black Death. Plus, we provide memory tricks and test strategies to help you ace your AP exam. Get ready to travel back in time and discover how networks of exchange transformed societies!