Silk Roads & Trade in Eurasia Middle Ages

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What geographical areas comprised the outer zone of Eurasia?

Northern Africa and Western Europe

Siberia and the Pacific Islands

Central Asia and Arctic regions

India, China, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean (correct)

What role did nomadic pastoralists play in the trade system of the Middle Ages?

They acted as intermediaries, facilitating trade between outer and inner Eurasia. (correct)

They were the primary producers of silk.

They restricted trade to local areas only.

They exclusively created goods for trade.

Which of the following items was primarily traded along the Silk Roads?

Silk and spices (correct)

Metals and machinery

Heavy agricultural products

Wood and textiles

How did the spread of silk production knowledge affect the Byzantine Empire?

It helped diversify the Byzantine economy. Signup and view all the answers

What major epidemic afflicted both the Han and Roman empires?

Smallpox and measles Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of Buddhism's spread along the Silk Roads?

It gained converts among pastoral peoples and merchants. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Mongols on the spread of the Black Death?

They served as a conduit for the disease to spread across Eurasia. Signup and view all the answers

Why were staples and other foodstuffs less likely to be transported on the Silk Roads?

They were too heavy to carry over long distances. Signup and view all the answers

What important factor contributed to the rise of trade in East Africa?

The integration of the Swahili culture with Islamic trade networks Signup and view all the answers

Which technology did NOT emerge as a result of advancements in shipbuilding and navigation?

Whale oil lamps Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary effect of the economic revival of the Tang and Song dynasties?

Increase in the variety of goods exported Signup and view all the answers

How did the rise of Islam affect trade across the Indian Ocean?

It introduced a single political system that unified trade practices. Signup and view all the answers

What was one characteristic of Swahili civilization along the coastal regions of East Africa?

It had distinct city-states with social stratification. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following crops was introduced to East Africa through trade?

Coconuts Signup and view all the answers

What role did India play in the context of trade during this period?

India served as a center for trade due to its geographic location and economy. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the impact of the Mongol control of the Silk Roads?

It facilitated the spread of the plague to Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of the Swahili language?

It uses Arabic script and has many Arabic loan words. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the population of Muslims on the East coast of Africa?

They considered themselves part of a larger Islamic community. Signup and view all the answers

What does the existence of large stone buildings in Great Zimbabwe indicate?

Significant wealth and social organization. Signup and view all the answers

What product was primarily associated with the northern regions around the Mediterranean?

Weapons, tools, books, clothes, and glassware. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished trade in Mesoamerica from trade along the Silk Road?

Trade in Mesoamerica was more fragmented and less cooperative. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant barrier to trade in the Americas?

The geography included jungles and difficult terrain. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Incan Empire manage its trade?

Using a 20,000-mile state-controlled road system. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major characteristic of the trade networks in the Americas?

They consisted of a series of regional networks. Signup and view all the answers