10 Questions
What is the primary focus of the chapter 'The Making of a Global World'?
The history of global interconnectedness
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the making of the global world?
Technology advancements
When did an active coastal trade link the Indus valley civilisations with present-day West Asia?
3000 BCE
What form of currency from the Maldives found its way to China and East Africa for more than a millennia?
Cowries
By which century did the long-distance spread of disease-carrying germs become an unmistakable link?
Thirteenth century
What is the long history of the making of the global world primarily characterized by?
Steady interconnectedness of human societies through trade, migration, and movement of capital
Which of the following items has been mentioned as a component carried by travellers and traders in ancient times?
Goods, money, values, skills, ideas, and inventions
In which century did an active coastal trade link the Indus valley civilisations with present-day West Asia?
3000 BCE
What was used as a form of currency from the Maldives that found its way to China and East Africa for more than a millennia?
Cowries (seashells)
Which century marked the unmistakable link for the long-distance spread of disease-carrying germs?
13th century
Study Notes
The Making of a Global World
- The primary focus of the chapter is the development of a globalized world.
Early Trade and Commerce
- An active coastal trade linked the Indus valley civilisations with present-day West Asia around 3000 BCE.
- Cowry shells from the Maldives were used as a form of currency in China and East Africa for over a millennium.
Disease and Globalization
- The long-distance spread of disease-carrying germs became an unmistakable link by the 15th century.
Characteristics of Globalization
- The long history of making the global world is primarily characterized by the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.
Ancient Trade Components
- Travellers and traders in ancient times carried spices, textiles, and precious stones.
Important Dates
- 3000 BCE: Active coastal trade linked the Indus valley civilisations with present-day West Asia.
- 15th century: Long-distance spread of disease-carrying germs became an unmistakable link.
Explore the history of global interconnectedness through trade, migration, and capital movement. Understand the phases that have shaped the current global economic system.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
