Technology and Innovation Quiz (1200-1450)

What technology was improved in the Middle East during this period?

• Gunpowder

• Astrolabe

• Water clock

• Printing press

Which architectural style is associated with Europe during 1200-1450?

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Mughal

• Byzantine

What was a significant advancement in shipbuilding in East Asia?

• Dhow

• Junk

• Carrack

• Caravel

Which numeral system migrated to Europe from the Middle East?

• Arabic numerals

• Roman numerals

• Chinese numerals

• Greek numerals

What was a key feature of the European Renaissance?

• Isolation from other cultures

• Focus on religious studies

• Advancements in arts and sciences

• Decline in scientific thought

Which invention allowed for faster dissemination of information in Europe?

• Typewriter

• Movable-type printing press

• Telegraph

• Photocopier

What was a major agricultural innovation during this period?

• Tractors

• Better yokes and harnesses

• Chemical fertilizers

• Irrigation systems

Which civilization was known for its expertise in astronomy?

• East Asia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Mesoamerica

• North America

What type of architecture is associated with the Great Zimbabwe?

• Castles

• Earth mounds

• Mud-and-timber mosques

• Pagodas

Which animal was primarily used for pack transport in the Americas?

• Camels

• Horses

• Llamas

• Oxen