Modern World Connections and Trade Routes Quiz
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What crop failure led to hundreds of deaths in Ireland in the mid-1840s?

  • Potatoes (correct)
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Which continent did European sailors reach after founding a sea route to Asia?

  • South America (correct)
  • Africa
  • Australia
  • North America
  • What mineral was mentioned as being sold by Europeans to finance their trade to Asia?

  • Gold
  • Silver (correct)
  • Diamonds
  • Coal
  • During which time period did the Indians have known 'lusting bands'?

    <p>18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event caused the entry of Europeans to expand the flows to Europe?

    <p>Discovery of America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Christopher Columbus accidentally discover?

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

    Which common food items were not known in Europe before Christopher Columbus's discovery of America?

    <p>Corn and potatoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the introduction of potatoes impact Europe?

    <p>It improved diets and increased life expectancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of long-distance cultural exchange mentioned in the text?

    <p>The Silk Road trading route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what modern world location is an island mentioned for showcasing food interconnection?

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

    How did diseases contribute to the European conquest in Asia?

    <p>Diseases helped decimate the original inhabitants of Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most powerful weapon used by Spanish conquerors?

    <p>Smallpox and other diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did diseases spread into Asia before Europeans arrived?

    <p>Ahead of European explorers reaching Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did diseases have on the original inhabitants of Asia?

    <p>They lacked immunity and suffered huge losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were diseases considered a deadly killer in the context of European conquest?

    <p>They decimated whole communities in Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of goods were carried by travelers and traders along the silk routes?

    <p>Goods, money, diseases, skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continents were linked by the silk routes during the Victorian era?

    <p>Europe and Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of the travelers using the silk routes?

    <p>They sought spiritual fulfillment and knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links facilitated by the silk routes?

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

    What is one common misconception regarding the goods transported along the silk routes?

    <p>They only carried luxury items like silk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the 18th century, which region emerged as the center of world trade?

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

    What was a common activity that people from Europe engaged in after leaving Europe in the 18th century?

    <p>Plantation farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people was often used for working on plantation farms during the 18th century?

    <p>Slaves captured from Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the rising importance of America in world trade during the 18th century?

    <p>Shift in economic power towards America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did China's role reduce in Asian trade during the 18th century?

    <p>Restriction from overseas trade contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Emergence of the Modern World

    • The Irish peasants became dependent on potatoes, but a crop failure in the mid-1840s led to the deaths of hundreds of people due to starvation.

    European Expansion and Trade

    • European sailors discovered a new route to Asia and eventually reached America, which led to the exchange of goods, diseases, and ideas.
    • The discovery of America by Europeans introduced new minerals, crops, and resources to the global market.
    • European traders sold these materials to finance their trade and acquired precious metals like silver from present-day Peru and Mexico.

    Interconnection of Food in the Modern World

    • Food played a significant role in the interconnection of the modern world, with many common foods like potatoes, soya, and tomatoes originating from America.
    • The introduction of potatoes in Europe enabled people to eat better and live longer.
    • Christopher Columbus's accidental discovery of America led to the transfer of new crops, including chilli and maize.

    Conquest and Disease

    • The Spanish conquest of America was not due to superior force, but largely because of the deadly diseases they carried, such as smallpox, which decimated native populations.
    • Smallpox spread quickly, killing entire communities and paving the way for European conquest.

    The Silk Route

    • The Silk Route was a network of land and sea routes that connected Asia with Europe and northern Africa.
    • This route was established before the Christian era and facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.
    • The Silk Route was known for the transportation of silk, spices, and other commodities.

    The Emergence of a Global World

    • In the 16th century, Europe was plagued by poverty, hunger, and disease, leading to the migration of thousands of people to America.
    • Many of these migrants started plantation farming, which relied on slave labor.
    • The 18th century saw a shift in economic power, with China and India initially dominating world trade, but eventually, Europe emerged as the center of world trade.
    • The rise of America and the discovery of new resources gradually moved the center of trade westward.

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    Test your knowledge on the connections and trade routes in the modern world. Explore the characteristics, commodities, and significance of trade routes for travelers, traders, and pilgrims. Learn about the goods, money, and diseases that were transported along these routes.

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