Unit 1 Lesson: History of Silk Roads and Globalization
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What is one of the most common products traded along the Silk roads?

  • Wine
  • Gold
  • Spices (correct)
  • Diamonds

Which century saw Europeans building trade connections on their own terms and colonizing different parts of the world?

  • 16th century (correct)
  • 10th century
  • 21st century
  • 19th century

What was the key impact of the Silk road on global trade?

  • Limited cultural exchange
  • Reduced interactions among countries
  • Decreased trade opportunities
  • Established global trade links (correct)

Apart from silk, what other product was considered a luxury good along the Silk roads?

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

Which industry saw sponsored expeditions by European countries in search for goods like spices?

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

What was the primary aim of European expeditions during the 16th century as mentioned in the text?

<p>To spread their culture worldwide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the first wave of globalization in the 19th century, what marked the period?

<p>Intense globalizations and migration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant advantage of the first wave of globalization?

<p>Invention of machines for cloth production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common disadvantage during the first wave of globalization?

<p>Technical advancements leading to unemployment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized Globalization 4.0 in the 20th century as considered by many?

<p>Free movement of people, goods, and services across borders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a prominent feature of Globalization 4.0 according to the text?

<p>Cyber world as a new dimension of globalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic did not define the first wave of globalization?

<p>Rapid advancements in healthcare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Silk Road Trade

  • One of the most common products traded along the Silk roads was silk.

European Exploration and Colonization

  • The 16th century saw Europeans building trade connections on their own terms and colonizing different parts of the world.

Impact of Silk Road on Global Trade

  • The key impact of the Silk road on global trade was the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas between East and West.

Luxury Goods on Silk Roads

  • Apart from silk, other luxury goods traded along the Silk roads included spices.

European Expeditions

  • The spice industry saw sponsored expeditions by European countries in search of spices.
  • The primary aim of European expeditions during the 16th century was to find new trade routes and resources.

First Wave of Globalization

  • The first wave of globalization, which occurred in the 19th century, was marked by industrialization and imperialism.
  • A significant advantage of the first wave of globalization was the growth of international trade and economic growth.
  • A common disadvantage during the first wave of globalization was the exploitation of colonized countries and unequal distribution of wealth.

Globalization 4.0

  • Globalization 4.0 in the 20th century was characterized by rapid technological advancements and changes in global economic systems.
  • A prominent feature of Globalization 4.0 was the rise of digital technologies and interconnected economies.
  • The first wave of globalization was not characterized by rapid technological advancements and digital connectivity.

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Explore the ancient network of trade routes known as the Silk Roads, connecting the east and west for the exchange of goods and services. Learn about the significance of silk as a luxury product and its role in intercontinental trade between Asia and Europe.

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