Exploring Trade and Empires Flashcard

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How did the Mongol Empire facilitate trade across Eurasia during its expansion?

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By creating a vast network of trade routes

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Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Islamic Golden Age to mathematics?
The invention of calculus,
The development of algebra,
The creation of the abacus,
The discovery of pi

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The development of algebra

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What was one major impact of the Black Death on European society?

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A significant reduction in the workforce

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How did the Silk Road contribute to cultural exchange between the East and West?

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By facilitating the exchange of ideas and technologies

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What was a direct consequence of the Crusades on Europe?

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Increased trade with the Middle East

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Which goods were primarily traded along the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

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Gold and salt

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What role did Genghis Khan play in the expansion of the Mongol Empire?

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He was a military leader who unified the Mongol tribes.

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Which scientific field saw significant advancements during the Islamic Golden Age?

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Astronomy

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What was a common method used to prevent the spread of the Black Death? Options: Vaccination, Herbal remedies, Bloodletting

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Quarantine

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Which of the following was a key feature of trade along the Silk Road?
The exclusive trade of silk,
The use of caravans for transportation,
The establishment of permanent settlements,
The prohibition of cultural exchanges

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The use of caravans for transportation