Medieval Trade Routes and Goods

Which trade route connected China with Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe during the medieval period?

• Indian Ocean Trade Routes

• Trans-Saharan Trade Route

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

What types of goods were commonly traded from China during the medieval period?

• Spices, textiles, gemstones

• Silk, porcelain, paper, gunpowder, tea

• Glassware, carpets, metalwork

• Horses, wool, jade

Which regions were linked by the Indian Ocean Trade Routes?

• China and Europe

• East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India, Southeast Asia, and China

• Central Asia and the Middle East

• North America and South America

What was a significant impact of trade routes in Medieval Asia?

• Isolation of cultures

• Spread of diseases

• Movement of goods, ideas, and cultures across vast regions

• Decline in economic activities

Which cities in Medieval Asia grew wealthy as trade hubs?

• Chang’an, Samarkand, Calicut

• Beijing, Tokyo, Delhi

• Baghdad, Cairo, Istanbul

• Kyoto, Seoul, Mumbai

What role did religions like Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism play in Medieval Asia?

• They were only practiced in isolated regions.

• They spread along trade routes, encouraging cultural exchange.

• They were banned from trade routes.

• They had no influence on trade.

How did the Mongol Empire influence trade in Medieval Asia?

• By closing trade routes

• By facilitating Silk Road safety and trade

• By restricting trade to only Mongol territories

• By focusing solely on local trade

What innovations spread westward from China during Medieval Asia?

• Gunpowder and printing press

• Papermaking and the compass

• Steam engine and telegraph

• Electricity and radio

Where did Islam begin in the 7th century?

• Indian Subcontinent

• Arabian Peninsula

• Southeast Asia

• Central Asia

Which empires were major centers of learning and culture during the Muslim rule in Asia?

• Ottoman and Byzantine Empires

• Roman and Greek Empires

• Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates

• Persian and Egyptian Empires