Descriptor
| Cultural Influences | 1 |
| Culture Contact | 1 |
| Foreign Countries | 1 |
| International Trade | 1 |
| Islam | 1 |
| Islamic Culture | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Number Systems | 1 |
| Sailing | 1 |
| Seafarers | 1 |
| Social History | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| OAH Magazine of History | 1 |
Author
| Shaffer, Lynda N. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedShaffer, Lynda N. – OAH Magazine of History, 1991
Urges that the search for origins of European exploration extend to Africa and East Asia and their international trade. Cites contributions of India and the Arabs, Chinese, and Malaysians. Emphasizes the importance of mathematics, navigation, and sailing technology. Argues that without these contributions the European voyages would not have been…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Culture Contact, Foreign Countries, International Trade
