Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which cross-cultural connections were the leading factor behind scientific and technological advances in Afro-Eurasia during this period

The cross-cultural connection is defined as the influence of one culture over other cultures.

The cross-cultural connections were one of the leading factors that is responsible for the scientific and technological advances in Afro-Eurasia. Afro-Eurasia has a wide cross-cultural connection of commercial networks that influences technological and scientific advancement.

Silk road networks helped to improved transportation technologies and introduced paper-making and gunpowder technologies to Afro-Eurasia. Indian-Ocean networks introduced maritime technologies such as compass and massive trading ships called Junk that can carry larger cargoes. Afro-Eurasia also learned new breeding techniques for animals. Migration helps the population with new irrigation and terracing techniques that helped environmental effects.