Cultural Consequences of Trade (1200-1450)

The video explores the cultural consequences of trade routes from 1200-1450, focusing on religious syncretism, scientific and technological advancements, urbanization, and the influence of travelers like Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta. It highlights how trade facilitated the spread of religions, leading to new syncretic forms like Zen Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism. The video also discusses technological innovations such as the lateen sail and stern post rudder, and the growth of cities like Hangzhou, which became cultural hubs. Finally, it examines the impact of travelers who documented their journeys, inspiring further exploration and trade.

What was one of the main cultural consequences of trade routes between 1200-1450?

• The decline of major religions

• The unification or syncretism of religions

• The isolation of different cultures

• The decrease in trade activities

Which language emerged as a result of interactions between Muslim merchants and Bantu-speaking Africans?

• Swahili

• Mandarin

• Hindi

• Latin

What was a significant medical advancement in Cairo due to trade?

• Standardization of medical practices

• Invention of the stethoscope

• Discovery of antibiotics

• Development of vaccines

Which technological innovation allowed ships to have more flexibility in travel?

• The lateen sail

• The steam engine

• The electric motor

• The diesel engine

What was a cultural consequence of increased trade in Hangzhou?

• Reduction in trade activities

• Decrease in urbanization

• Rise in poetry and literature

• Decline in population

Which poets were significant in Hangzhou during the period of increased trade?

• Li Bai and Du Fu

• Homer and Virgil

• William Shakespeare and John Keats

• Lu Yu and Xin Qiji

What was Marco Polo's role in Kublai Khan's court?

• A court jester

• A military general

• An ambassador

• A religious advisor

What was Ibn Battuta's primary goal in his travels?

• To find new spices

• To establish trade routes

• To explore all of Dar al-Islam

• To conquer new lands

How did Marco Polo's stories impact European audiences?

• They sparked interest in distant lands

• They discouraged travel

• They were largely ignored

• They led to the closure of trade routes

What was a common effect of the writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta?

• They led to the decline of trade

• They inspired further exploration

• They caused cultural isolation

• They were banned in their home countries