Trade Routes Quiz

What impact did the Mongol Empire have on the Silk Roads?

• Increased bandit attacks

• Improved roads and ensured safety for merchants

• Limited trade to specific regions

• Decreased trade and interconnectedness

Which transportation technology played a crucial role in the expansion of exchange networks along the Silk Roads?

• Horses

• Camel saddles

• Boats

• Bicycles

Which city became a thriving center of trade and Islamic scholarship due to its strategic position along the Silk Roads? Select two (2)

• Samarkand

• Manila

• Delhi

• Kashgar

What commercial innovation played a crucial role in managing the increasing trade along the Silk Roads?

• Bartering system

• Paper money

• Gold coins

• Silver bars

How did the Crusades contribute to the expansion of networks of exchange along the Silk Roads?

• 1. Brought back fabrics and spices, contributing to the demand for luxury goods in Europe

• Decreased demand for luxury goods in Europe and Africa

• Increased bandit attacks

• Limited trade to specific regions

What role did Samarkand play in the Silk Roads?

• Center for trading goods and hub for diverse religions

• Military stronghold

• Agricultural center

• Isolationist city

What role did caravanserai play in cultural development in the Silk Roads?

• Caravanserai provided a place for travelers to rest, exchange goods, and share ideas, contributing to cultural exchange and development along the Silk Roads.
• Caravanserai were used for military purposes and had no impact on cultural development
• Caravanserai were primarily used for religious ceremonies and had no impact on cultural development
• Caravanserai were only used for trade and had no impact on cultural development

How did the spread of Islam contribute to the expansion of trade in the Indian Ocean?

• Decreased trade partnerships

• Connected Muslim merchants to port cities across the region

• Limited trade to specific regions

• Increased piracy

Which region became a thriving center of trade due to connections between Muslim merchants and Indian Ocean port cities?

• West coast of Africa

• East coast of Australia

• North coast of Europe

• West coast of India

What effect did knowledge of the environment play in trade in the Indian Ocean Trade?

• Facilitated trade routes based on monsoon winds

• Had no impact on trade
• Knowledge of hurricanes dictated when they would travel

• Increased conflict and piracy