Early Global Trade and Silk Road
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What is the primary focus of the chapter on globalization?

  • Understanding environmental effects of globalization
  • The impact of technology on modern globalization
  • The relationship between globalization and cultural diversity
  • The exploration of historical roots and their influence on globalization (correct)

    • What might exploring your roots involve?

  • Understanding family values and cultural heritage (correct)
  • Only researching genealogy websites
  • Learning a new language
  • Visiting ancient historical sites

    • What is suggested as a method for understanding oneself better?

  • Traveling to foreign countries without historical interests
  • Engaging in community service
  • Researching family ancestry and history (correct)
  • Ignoring family history and focusing on modern life

    • According to the chapter, what might influence one's perspective on historical globalization?

    <p>Cultural roots and family traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the chapter imply about historical globalization?

    <p>It created beneficiaries and those who lost out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to explore historical patterns of globalization?

    <p>To understand how past events shape contemporary issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question does the chapter suggest Canadians should consider regarding historical globalization?

    <p>How should they respond to its historical legacies?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underlying concepts does the chapter encourage readers to examine about globalization?

    <p>The values that allowed different groups to benefit from historical trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of globalization mentioned in the content?

    <p>It enables the acquisition of goods produced far away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of historical trade mentioned in the content?

    <p>Trade of blue-green turquoise beads by the Pueblo people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main question posed to explore the impacts of historical globalization?

    <p>To what extent did historical globalization change people's lives?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do modern transportation networks play in globalization as described?

    <p>They enhance the accessibility of distant products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical regions are mentioned in relation to the trade of oranges?

    <p>Brazil and California.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Indigenous nations participate in early globalization according to the content?

    <p>They traded goods across vast distances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best states the overall theme regarding globalization in the content?

    <p>Globalization facilitates access to foreign goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the international trade of goods like oranges?

    <p>Climate limitations in producing regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Zang Qian honored for?

    <p>Being the founder of the Silk Road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilitated the growth of trade between the East and West?

    <p>Chinese control over Central Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Silk Road?

    <p>A network of trading routes between the Mediterranean and China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Emperor Wu Di acquire warhorses?

    <p>By force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographical features did the Silk Road's routes navigate?

    <p>Mountain ranges and deserts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did market towns serve along the Silk Road?

    <p>They served as resting points for traders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how long have the Chinese been growing oranges?

    <p>For 2500 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the trade routes of the Silk Road?

    <p>They encouraged cultural and economic exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Europeans first bring orange trees from India?

    <p>100 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is mentioned as having the largest supply of orange juice in 2005?

    <p>Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a similarity between trade in the 21st century and the time of the Silk Road?

    <p>The presence of bazaars and marketplaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Brazilian farms were involved in orange production in 2005?

    <p>20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the historical globalization of orange trees signify about cultural exchange?

    <p>It enhances economic interdependence among nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the fruit seller's situation might be different in the 21st century?

    <p>Payment methods used for transactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What agricultural impact did Brazilian orange farms have in 2005?

    <p>They played a crucial role in global orange juice supply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the journey of orange trees is incorrect?

    <p>They are originally from Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor that led to improved living standards during Britain's Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Advancements in technology and manufacturing processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of globalization is highlighted with regard to manufacturing shifting from developed to less developed countries?

    <p>Lower environmental standards and higher profit margins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addressing worker conditions, what argument could an employer use to justify the state of a mine during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Mining was essential for progress and provided significant economic benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What invention from the Industrial Revolution had a significant impact on people's daily lives?

    <p>The steam engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major ethical concern regarding products made in less developed countries?

    <p>Exploitation of workers and child labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the International Labour Organization (ILO) play in relation to labor conditions?

    <p>It focuses on improving labor standards and promoting decent work for all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does historic globalization impact Canadian consumers today?

    <p>It raises awareness about the origins of products they buy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one likely outcome if Canadians ignore where products are made?

    <p>Support for unethical labor practices overseas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Early Global Trade

    • Trade networks existed before globalization
    • Indigenous peoples in North America traded across the continent
    • Pueblo people traded turquoise beads throughout the Southwest and into Mexico
    • The Silk Road was a network of trading routes between the Mediterranean and China
    • The Silk Road existed for centuries, and facilitated trade between Europe and Asia

    The Silk Road

    • The Silk Road consisted of three routes that passed through different landscapes
    • The Silk Road allowed for travel between bustling market towns, rough trails, and oases

    The Orange Trade

    • The Chinese have grown oranges for 2500 years
    • Oranges were brought from India to Europe around 100 CE
    • Oranges were brought to North and South America
    • By 2005, approximately 400,000 Brazilians on 20,000 farms grew enough oranges to supply half of the world’s orange juice

    The Legacy of Globalization

    • Trade is a central driver of globalization
    • Globalization has a significant impact on people's lives
    • Globalization changes the way people work and live
    • Some people may benefit from globalization, while others lose out
    • Globalization has a long history, and its effects are still felt today

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    Explore the intricacies of early global trade networks, including the impact of the Silk Road and the agricultural legacy of oranges. Discover how indigenous peoples in North America and traders across Asia contributed to the foundations of globalization. Dive into the historical significance of trade routes that shaped economies and cultures.

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