History Chapter 7 Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The Sahara held rich deposits of which highly valued commodity?

Salt

Why was the trade conducted along the Silk Road largely a 'relay trade'?

Goods were passed down the line rather than carried out by one merchant.

What was a consequence of the exchange of diseases along the Silk Roads?

Europeans developed some degree of immunity to Eurasian diseases.

In contrast to the Silk Roads, how did the sea roads of the Indian Ocean differ?

Carried more product for mass market. Signup and view all the answers

Which luxury goods symbolized the Eurasian trade system?

Silk Signup and view all the answers

How did Buddhism spread and change along the Silk Road?

The gods of many peoples along the Silk Road were incorporated as bodhisattvas. Signup and view all the answers

What facilitated trade along the Silk Road?

Large and powerful states that provided security for merchants and travelers. Signup and view all the answers

Swahili civilization was most heavily influenced by which group?

Bantu Signup and view all the answers

What was the absence of which factor that made long trade difficult in the Americas?

Wheeled vehicles Signup and view all the answers

In which civilization was a professional merchant class stopped from emerging?

Inca Signup and view all the answers

Between 500 and 1500, what was notable about the civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes?

They seemed to have little to do with each other. Signup and view all the answers

What did the states that emerged in West Africa share?

A reputation in the wider world for great riches. Signup and view all the answers

How did the sudden rise of Islam affect Indian commerce?

Muslim merchants established communities of traders from East Africa to South China. Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization had the greatest control of interior trade?

The Inca Empire Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Indian influences in Southeast Asia?

It was a matter of voluntary adoption and adaptation. Signup and view all the answers

The Silk Roads were built on earlier trading connections between Eurasian civilizations and?

Pastorals Signup and view all the answers

How did the Silk Road affect the peasants in China?

Peasants focused more on producing luxury goods. Signup and view all the answers

What caused the spread of the Black Death?

The Mongols Signup and view all the answers

What technology helped Indian Ocean commerce?

Junks Signup and view all the answers

What development increased trade in the Indian Ocean basin?

The encouragement of maritime trade by the Chinese. Signup and view all the answers

An example of 'Indianization' is?

The Hindu Angkor Wat. Signup and view all the answers

The Swahili were similar to which historical groups?

The city-states of Ancient Greece. Signup and view all the answers

Which describes the relationship between the Swahili and those who lived on the interior?

Swahili cities acted as intermediaries between the interior and traders. Signup and view all the answers

What made the long trek across the Sahara possible?

Camels Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristics characterized the networks of exchange in the Americas?

Networks were local, with the most active links within regions, not between them. Signup and view all the answers

What statement characterizes the webs of commerce?

Interaction among the major civilizations operated on an equal basis. Signup and view all the answers

Between 500 and 1500, the Afro-Eurasian world experienced a period of more interaction under the rule of?

Mongols Signup and view all the answers

What highlights international trade in silk?

The association with the sacred in Buddhism and Christianity. Signup and view all the answers

The sand roads linked North Africa and the Mediterranean world to the lands and peoples of?

Interior West Africa Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sahara and Commodities

The Sahara is rich in valuable salt deposits.

Silk Road Trade Dynamics

Trade along the Silk Road functioned as a "relay trade," where goods passed through many merchants instead of one.
The exchange of diseases along the Silk Roads allowed Europeans to develop immunity to various Eurasian diseases.
Unlike the Silk Roads, the Indian Ocean sea routes enabled the transport of more goods for mass markets.

Luxury Goods and Cultural Exchange

Silk is a key luxury good symbolizing the Eurasian trade system.
Buddhism spread along the Silk Road by integrating local gods as bodhisattvas into its framework.

Trade Facilitation and Powers

Large, powerful states provided security that facilitated trade along the Silk Road.

Influences on Civilizations

The Swahili civilization was significantly influenced by Bantu cultures.
The absence of wheeled vehicles hindered long-distance trade in the Americas.
The Inca civilization did not allow for a professional merchant class.
Between 500 and 1500, Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations had minimal interaction.

West African States and Islam's Impact

West African states gained a reputation for great wealth in the global context.
The rise of Islam opened up new trade opportunities, with Muslim merchants establishing extensive trading networks from East Africa to South China.

Trade Control and Developments

The Inca Empire held the most significant control over interior trade routes.
Indian cultural influences in Southeast Asia resulted from voluntary adoption rather than coercion.

Technological Advancements and Trade

Earlier trading connections between Eurasian civilizations and pastoral groups contributed to the development of the Silk Road.
Chinese advancements, such as junks, significantly enhanced Indian Ocean commerce.
China's encouragement of maritime trade boosted commerce in the Indian Ocean basin.

Cultural Integration and Intermediaries

The Hindu temple Angkor Wat exemplifies the process of "Indianization."
Swahili city-states served as intermediaries between inland communities and external traders.

Travel and Trade Networks

Camels made long traverses across the Sahara feasible.
Trade networks in the Americas were largely local, with strong regional connections rather than interregional links.

Commerce Characteristics

Major civilizations interacted on relatively equal terms within global commerce frameworks.
The period between 500 and 1500 saw increased interaction across the Afro-Eurasian world, largely due to Mongol rule.

Trade in Silk and Geography

Silk trade highlights included its sacred associations within Buddhism and Christianity.
The Sand Roads linked North Africa and the Mediterranean with the interior lands and peoples of West Africa.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts from Chapter 7 of history, including valuable commodities like salt and the dynamics of trade along the Silk Road. These flashcards cover crucial elements such as relay trade and the exchange of diseases that shaped Europe. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this historical period.