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Which civilization was economically successful due to its trade in valuable resources such as gold, spices, and incense?
Which civilization was economically successful due to its trade in valuable resources such as gold, spices, and incense?
- Parthians
- Srivijaya (correct)
- Phoenicians
- Swahili
What major section of the Silk Road stretched from the Pamir Mountains to Samarkand?
What major section of the Silk Road stretched from the Pamir Mountains to Samarkand?
- Eastern Section
- Western Section
- Southern Section
- Central Asian Section (correct)
Which of the following goods was NOT traded from China to the West along the Silk Road?
Which of the following goods was NOT traded from China to the West along the Silk Road?
- Paper and printing
- Cotton goods (correct)
- Crossbow and gunpowder
- Magnetic compass
Which of the following is NOT a benefit derived from trade along the Indian Ocean?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit derived from trade along the Indian Ocean?
The spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road was facilitated by:
The spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road was facilitated by:
Which of the following resources was NOT a significant contributor to the economic success of the Swahili civilization?
Which of the following resources was NOT a significant contributor to the economic success of the Swahili civilization?
Which of the following describes the cultural diffusion of Islam along the Silk Road?
Which of the following describes the cultural diffusion of Islam along the Silk Road?
Which civilization was known for its large temples and its role as a meeting point for monks and pilgrims?
Which civilization was known for its large temples and its role as a meeting point for monks and pilgrims?
Which of the following was a significant difference in the political impacts of trade on the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
Which of the following was a significant difference in the political impacts of trade on the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
What was a significant difference in the economic impacts of trade on the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
What was a significant difference in the economic impacts of trade on the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
Which of the following is a similarity between the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes in terms of their economic impacts?
Which of the following is a similarity between the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes in terms of their economic impacts?
What cultural impact did trade have on the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
What cultural impact did trade have on the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
What social impact did trade have on societies along the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
What social impact did trade have on societies along the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
Which of the following statements best describes the political impact of the Silk Road?
Which of the following statements best describes the political impact of the Silk Road?
Which of the following statements best describes the economic impact of the Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
Which of the following statements best describes the economic impact of the Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
What enabled ships to carry more bulk goods than camels, resulting in a mass market on the Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
What enabled ships to carry more bulk goods than camels, resulting in a mass market on the Indian Ocean Trade Routes?
Flashcards
Trade Impact
Trade Impact
Trade created globalization and increased supply chains involving multiple governing parties.
Economic Changes
Economic Changes
Trade boosted economies by providing diverse resources, elevating merchants' importance in societies.
Cultural Exchange
Cultural Exchange
Trade facilitated the spread of religions and cultures, influencing arts, customs, and architecture.
Political Alliances
Political Alliances
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Indian Ocean Trade Cost
Indian Ocean Trade Cost
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Silk Road Trade Cost
Silk Road Trade Cost
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Social Structure Changes
Social Structure Changes
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Religious Spread
Religious Spread
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Silk Road Sections
Silk Road Sections
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Goods traded from China
Goods traded from China
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Cultural diffusion
Cultural diffusion
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Impact of Buddhism
Impact of Buddhism
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Indian Ocean Trade Routes
Indian Ocean Trade Routes
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Swahili Civilization
Swahili Civilization
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Monsoons in Trade
Monsoons in Trade
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Goods traded in Indian Ocean
Goods traded in Indian Ocean
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Study Notes
Silk Road
- Major sections: Eastern, Central Asian, and sections going from Pamir mountains to across Central Asian regions of Samarkand.
- Goods traded: Peaches, mandarin oranges, rice, chrysanthemums, roses, apricots, cinnamon, tomatoes, silk, wheelbarrows, magnetic compasses, paper, printing, crossbows, gunpowder, polychrome, and medicines.
- Cultural diffusion: Buddhism and Islam spread through monks and pilgrims who gathered at trade centers and temples.
- Impact of cultural diffusion: Buddhism influenced Chinese words, arts, and architecture. Islam spread Arabic language, philosophy, arts, literature, math, and astronomy.
Indian Ocean Trade Routes
- Major trading cities connected distant peoples across the eastern hemisphere.
- Successful civilizations: Srivijaya (monks and pilgrims, gold and spices), Swahili (Bantu languages, gold, ivory, slaves, quartz, iron, timber, Islamic, mosques, temples).
- Goods traded: Porcelain (China), spices (Southeast Asia), cotton goods and pepper (India), ivory and gold (East Africa), and incense (Arabia).
- Benefits of trade: increased access to resources, safer navigation due to monsoons.
Similarities and Differences in Impacts
- Similarities: Globalization, increased supply chains connecting various parties, improved economies, influence on cultures (Buddhism and Islam), development of social classes.
- Differences:
- Trade along the Indian Ocean had a stronger political effect on the eastern hemisphere compared to the Silk Road (pax mongolica influenced trade safety).
- Silk Road was more expensive and difficult to predict. Indian Ocean trade had better predictability with ships, lower transportation costs and easier to predict the prices.
- Religions spread differently: monks and pilgrims gathered in temples and trading centers for Silk Road, while Indian Ocean trade spread through daily interactions and centers.
- Different levels of civilization success: Indian Ocean civilizations had independent cities, while Silk Road civilizations were impacted by taxes and land disputes.
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Explore the pivotal trade routes of the Silk Road and Indian Ocean which facilitated not only the exchange of goods like spices and silk, but also cultural diffusion of Buddhism and Islam. Discover the major trading cities, the goods traded, and the impact of these interactions on civilizations across the eastern hemisphere.
