The Spice Trade and Civilization Exchange Quiz

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What was the main commodity traded on the Silk Road?

Spices

Silk (correct)

Pepper

Opium

Why did the spice trade become less like a luxury?

Due to the dominance of Muslims in maritime trade routes

The sharing of languages and cultural customs

Because more companies became involved in the spice trade (correct)

The increased conflict and competition among countries

What were the risks associated with traveling along the Silk Road?

Climate and geography challenges

Being attacked by bandits

Spread of diseases from region to region

All of the above (correct)

What impact did the spice trade have on the market as more companies became involved?

It led to increased conflict and competition among countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the British desire to trade with China?

To sell opium and gain access to Chinese products Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Qing dynasty not trade with Britain often?

They were not interested in British goods such as furs and textiles Signup and view all the answers

What led to the trigger of the Opium War in 1839?

Britain's attempt to claim extraterritoriality Signup and view all the answers

What was the British response when the Chinese blocked the ports and stopped food supplies to foreigners?

Sending warships Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British forces have an advantage over the Chinese during the first Opium War?

They were better trained and armed Signup and view all the answers

What was the Manchu or Qing dynasty's perception of Europeans?

Barbarians who were rough, unshaven, and uncivilized Signup and view all the answers

The Spice Trade and Civilization Exchange Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What was the main commodity traded on the Silk Road?

Why did the spice trade become less like a luxury?

What were the risks associated with traveling along the Silk Road?

What impact did the spice trade have on the market as more companies became involved?

What was the main reason for the British desire to trade with China?

Why did the Qing dynasty not trade with Britain often?

What led to the trigger of the Opium War in 1839?

What was the British response when the Chinese blocked the ports and stopped food supplies to foreigners?

Why did the British forces have an advantage over the Chinese during the first Opium War?

What was the Manchu or Qing dynasty's perception of Europeans?

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