Spice Trade Routes in History

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What is the term used to describe the introduction of homogeneity by globalization?

  • Cultural Imperialism
  • Cultural Convergence (correct)
  • Deterritorialization
  • Global Homogenization

Which type of globalization is associated with tying culture to a specific geographic point of origin?

  • Economic Globalization
  • Technological Globalization
  • Cultural Globalization (correct)
  • Social Globalization

Who introduced the idea of 'deterritorialization' of culture as a critique of cultural imperialism?

  • Roman Empire
  • John Tomlinson (correct)
  • Nayan Chanda
  • African Ancestors

According to Nayan Chanda, what basic human need made globalization possible?

<p>Drive to Improve Lives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of globalization can be linked to missionary work and conquest throughout history?

<p>Religion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Silk Road first introduced to the Roman Empire?

<p>Around 1st Century BC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historic region is thought to be one of the places where early civilization developed?

<p>Mesopotamia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Mesopotamia' mean in Greek?

<p>'Between Rivers' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient trade route linked the Western world with the Middle East and Asia?

<p>Silk Road (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Denis Flynn and Arturo Giraldez, when did the age of globalization begin?

<p>1867 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for currency prices and fixed exchange rate system established by countries in 1867?

<p>Gold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of currency does the world economy operate based on today?

<p>Fiat currencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the products besides silks that were traded during the historical period mentioned?

<p>Textiles, spices, grain, vegetables, fruits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which luxury items were traded along the Spice Routes during the 7th to 15th centuries?

<p>Cloves, nutmeg, mace (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region did cloves, nutmeg, and mace originate and were traded from during the historical period discussed?

<p>Maluku islands of Indonesia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect did ships add to the conduct of spice trade during this historical period?

<p>New aspect to international trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era began in the early 15th century and lasted till the 17th century where Europeans explored the world by sea?

<p>Age of Exploration or Age of Discovery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which invention enabled widespread publishing of a variety of texts and dissemination of knowledge during the Tang and Song Dynasties?

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