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Visualizing the Spread of Chess

Discussion of visual primary sources showing the spread of chess

Bram Hubbell
Bram Hubbell
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Visualizing the Spread of Chess

Cultural exchange can be a tricky concept to teach. We often rely on secondary sources’ descriptions of the process. While reading about Muslims facilitating cultural exchange across Afroeurasia between 600 and 1400 may be exciting, it’s not the same as seeing different people come together to share and exchange ideas.

From page 41 of the AP World History Course and Exam Description

The Sources


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