Exploring Networks of Exchange in AP World History

The video reviews Unit 2 of AP World History, focusing on networks of exchange from 1200 to 1450. It covers the Silk Roads, Indian Ocean, and trans-Saharan trade routes, highlighting their cultural and environmental impacts. The Mongols' role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange is also discussed. The video provides a study guide and emphasizes the importance of understanding these trade networks for the AP exam.

What is the primary focus of Unit 2 in AP World History?

• The development of early civilizations

• Networks of exchange and their impacts

• The rise of European empires

• Technological advancements in the ancient world

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Military conquests

• Trade of luxury goods

• Cultural exchanges

• Religious pilgrimages

What is a Caravan Sarai?

• A type of ship used in the Indian Ocean trade

• A marketplace within a city

• A ceremonial ritual performed by traders

• A resting place for caravans along trade routes

Which technology significantly improved navigation in the Indian Ocean?

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The compass

• The wheel

What were the main commodities sought in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Tea and porcelain

• Salt and gold

• Cotton and sugar

• Silk and spices

Which empire is noted for its significant role in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Mali Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

Who was Mansa Musa?

• A ruler of Mali known for his pilgrimage

• A Mongol leader

• A European explorer

• An inventor of navigation technology

What was the significance of Timbuktu?

• It was the first city to use the compass

• It was the birthplace of paper money

• It was a major center of trade and learning in the Mali Empire

• It was the capital of the Roman Empire

What was a major consequence of the trade networks between 1200 and 1450?

• The decline of monarchies

• The end of feudalism

• The spread of diseases like the bubonic plague

• The invention of the internet

What role did the Mongols play in the trade networks?

• They facilitated trade by providing security

• They introduced new agricultural techniques

• They had no significant impact

• They hindered trade with their conquests