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?

Drive to Improve Lives Signup and view all the answers

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

Religion Signup and view all the answers

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

Around 1st Century BC Signup and view all the answers

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

Mesopotamia Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Mesopotamia' mean in Greek?

'Between Rivers' Signup and view all the answers

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

Silk Road Signup and view all the answers

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

1867 Signup and view all the answers

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

Gold Signup and view all the answers

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

Fiat currencies Signup and view all the answers

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

Textiles, spices, grain, vegetables, fruits Signup and view all the answers

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

Cloves, nutmeg, mace Signup and view all the answers

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

Maluku islands of Indonesia Signup and view all the answers

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

New aspect to international trade 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?

Age of Exploration or Age of Discovery 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?

Woodblock printing and movable type Signup and view all the answers