Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
Which of the following goods was most famously traded along the Silk Roads, contributing significantly to its name and historical importance?
Cotton
Spices
Silk
Gold
How did the Silk Roads facilitate cultural exchange between the East and West?
By isolating different cultures from one another.
By limiting trade to only essential goods.
By promoting the spread of ideas, religions, and technology.
By enforcing strict cultural conformity along the trade routes.
Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the Silk Roads in the 14th century?
Increased use of land-based trade routes.
The rise of sea trade.
Decreased demand for luxury goods.
Political stability in Central Asia.
Which major region was directly connected to the Indian Ocean trade routes?
North America
Western Europe
Southeast Asia
South America
What role did the Indian Ocean trade routes play in spreading Islam?
They had no impact on the spread of Islam.
They hindered the spread of Islam due to cultural barriers.
They facilitated the spread of Islam along with other cultural ideas.
They primarily spread Christianity.
How did the Indian Ocean trade network differ from the Silk Roads in terms of goods traded and cultural diffusion?
The Indian Ocean trade focused exclusively on luxury goods, while the Silk Roads traded only bulk items.
The Indian Ocean trade primarily facilitated the spread of Christianity, while the Silk Roads spread Islam.
The Indian Ocean trade involved maritime routes and a wider variety of goods, while the Silk Roads were primarily land-based and focused on silk and other luxury items.
Both trade routes were identical in terms of goods traded and cultural diffusion.
Which of the following was a key commodity traded along the Trans-Saharan routes?
Textiles
Gold
Porcelain
Tea

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How did the Trans-Saharan trade impact the development of West African kingdoms?
It led to their decline due to resource depletion.
It had no significant impact on their development.
It facilitated the spread of Christianity.
It facilitated the spread of Islam and other cultural ideas, contributing to their growth and development.
What were some of the environmental challenges faced by traders along the Trans-Saharan routes?
Frequent volcanic eruptions.
Dense rainforests.
Lack of navigable rivers.
Extreme heat, limited water, and vast distances.
Which new financial tool emerged in China due to increased trade during this period?
Bartering
Coinage
Paper money
Credit cards