Transregional Trade Review Assignment

Which trade route relied heavily on the use of monsoon winds for navigation?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Trade

• Indian Ocean Trade

• Mediterranean Trade

Which city was a major hub for the trans-Saharan gold-salt trade?

• Beijing

• Timbuktu

• Constantinople

• Mecca

Which innovation helped sailors determine their latitude and navigate more effectively?

• The printing press

• The compass

• The chariot

• The aqueduct

Which empire played a major role in revitalizing the Silk Road trade by providing security for merchants?

• The Roman Empire

• The Han Dynasty

• The Mongol Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

Which of the following best describes the concept of cultural diffusion?

• The spread of ideas, technologies, and beliefs through interaction

• The separation of cultures due to geographic barriers

• The enforcement of a single belief system across an empire

• The refusal of societies to accept foreign influences

Why was the Indian Ocean Trade Network important?

• It was the only trade route connecting Europe and Asia

• It allowed for the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies across vast distances

• It relied only on land-based trade

• It was controlled solely by the Mongols

Match each term with the correct definition by writing the letter next to the corresponding number.

• Cultural Diffusion

• A government led by a religious leader in Islam

• Monsoon

• The spread of cultural ideas and technologies from one place to another

• Caliphate

• Seasonal winds that cause distinct wet and dry seasons in the Indian Ocean

• Caravan

• A group of traders traveling together

• Pilgrimage

• A journey for a religious purpose

The trans-Saharan gold-salt trade was valuable to West African kingdoms because:

• it provided a source of wealth and economic power.

• it led to the decline of West African kingdoms.

• it was the only trade route available.

• it was controlled by European powers.

How did monsoon winds impact trade in the Indian Ocean?

• Monsoon winds facilitated predictable sailing routes, enhancing trade efficiency.

• Monsoon winds hindered trade by causing unpredictable weather patterns.

• Monsoon winds had no significant impact on trade in the Indian Ocean.

• Monsoon winds only affected local trade, not long-distance trade.

Which technological innovations helped facilitate long-distance trade, and how did they work?

• The invention of the wheel and the development of roads

• The creation of the internet and digital communication

• The development of the steam engine and railways

• The invention of the airplane and air travel