Setting the stage for world history

What was the impact of the Bubonic Plague on societies in Afro-Eurasia?

• Spread of Christianity
• Decrease in trade and cultural exchange
• Increase in population
• Rise of the Ottoman Empire

What was the main significance of the Ottoman Empire in connecting Western Europe and South Asia?

• It facilitated the spread of Christianity to South Asia
• It led to the spread of Islam to Western Europe
• It opened up new trade routes between Western Europe and South Asia
• It established a strong alliance between Western Europe and South Asia

Which empire was responsible for the spread of the Bubonic Plague in Afro-Eurasia?

• The Roman Empire
• The Ottoman Empire
• The Byzantine Empire
• The Mongol Empire

Which event marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's expansion?

• The fall of Constantinople
• The rise of Mehmed the Conqueror
• The capture of Italy
• The renaming of Constantinople to Istanbul

What was a major factor that contributed to the interconnectedness of Afro-Eurasia?

• The spread of Christianity
• The establishment of trade routes
• The decline of the Mongol Empire
• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

What was the impact of the Mongol invasions on Afro-Eurasia?

• Increased trade and cultural exchange
• Stagnation and isolation
• Spread of Christianity
• Decline of the Ottoman Empire

Which of the following was NOT a technological advancement that aided European exploration?

• Lateen sail
• Sternpost rudder
• Steam engine
• Astrolabe