WHAM Fall 24 Semester Review

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Africa is a country.

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False

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What was the Silk Road?

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A network of trade routes connecting the East and West.

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Which regions were connected by the Silk Road?

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East Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and Europe

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What were the main goods traded on the Silk Road?

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silk, spices, precious metals, gems, and other luxury goods

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What impact did the Silk Road have on cultural exchange?

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Facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies between different civilizations.

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What were the dangers faced by traders on the Silk Road?

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bandit attacks, extreme weather conditions, and the risk of disease

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What led to the decline of the Silk Road?

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Rise of sea trade routes and political instability.

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Which empire grew wealthy due to participation in the trans-Saharan Trade Network?

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Mali

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What was a major consequence of increased connectivity in the period 1200 to 1450?

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Cultural diffusion

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Which city-state became powerful due to the Indian Ocean trade?

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Swahili city-states