Unit 2.1Trade Routes and Diffusion

Which trade route connected China to the Middle East and beyond?

• Silk Road

• Indian Ocean trade network

• Trans-Saharan trade route

• Baltic trade route

What were some goods traded along the Silk Road?

• Silk, porcelain, and spices

• Gold, salt, and textiles

• Amber, gemstones, and textiles

• Salt, gold, and spices

Which religion spread from the Middle East to India and also West Africa through trade routes?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

Which trade route connected India, the Middle East, and East Africa?

• Silk Road

• Indian Ocean trade network

• Trans-Saharan trade route

• Baltic trade route

What knowledge and technology was transmitted from China to the Middle East and West Africa?

• Paper and the number system

• Silk and porcelain

• Spices and textiles

• Salt and gold

What maritime trade network connected India, the Middle East, and East Africa?

• Spice Route

• Silk Route

• Trans-Saharan trade route

• Indian Ocean Trade Network

Match where these religions originated:

• Mecca and Medina

• Islam

• India

• Hinduism

• India

• Buddhism

What precious gemstone was traded in the Baltic region of Europe?

• Diamonds

• Rubies

• Amber

• Jade

Which trade route brought salt and gold from West Africa to the Middle East?

• Spice Route

• Amber Road

• Silk Route

• Trans-Saharan Trade Route

In which field did Islamic scholars make significant advancements due to trade and cultural exchanges?

• Mathematics and astronomy

• Medicine

• Agriculture

• Literature