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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What does the word 'Mesopotamia' mean in Greek?

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

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

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

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

    <p>1867</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fiat currencies</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</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</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</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</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</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?

    <p>Woodblock printing and movable type</p> Signup and view all the answers

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