Trade and Cultural Exchange in History

The video explores the trade routes of the Eastern Hemisphere from 1000 to 1500 AD, highlighting the Silk Road, Indian Ocean, and trans-Saharan routes. It discusses the exchange of goods like gold, spices, and textiles, and the spread of technologies such as the compass and paper. The video emphasizes the cultural diffusion of religions and ideas, leading to stable economies and significant cultural impacts.

What was one of the key technologies spread through Eastern Hemisphere trade that aided navigation?

• The sextant

• The compass

• The astrolabe

• The telescope

Which trade route is known for connecting Asia to the Mediterranean Basin?

• The Silk Road

• The Trans-Saharan Route

• The European River Routes

• The Indian Ocean Route

What natural phenomenon played a crucial role in East African trade?

• Tidal waves

• Monsoon winds

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

Which of the following was a major good traded from West Africa?

• Spices

• Gold

• Silk

• Porcelain

What is amber, a product traded in the European trade routes?

• A type of spice

• Fossilized tree sap

• A precious metal

• A type of textile

Which technology from China spread through the Muslim world to Europe?

• The steam engine

• Paper

• The printing press

• Gunpowder

Which religion spread from India to Southeast Asia through trade?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Zoroastrianism

• Judaism

What was a significant impact of trade on Western cultures?

• Decrease in economic stability

• Decline in cultural diversity

• Isolation from Eastern ideas

• Adoption of Eastern goods and technologies

Which crop from China became popular in other parts of Asia due to trade?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Barley

What was a major reason for the spread of religions through trade routes?

• Natural disasters

• Cultural diffusion

• Political treaties

• Military conquest