Cultural and Environmental Impact of Trade

The video covers the cultural and environmental consequences of increased trade and interaction from 1200 to 1450, focusing on Afro-Eurasia. It discusses the spread of new ideas, foods like Champa rice and bananas, and diseases such as the Bubonic Plague. The video also highlights cultural and technological developments, including the spread of Buddhism, Islam, paper, and gunpowder. Explorers like Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are featured for their roles in inspiring further exploration and trade.

What is the main focus of the video on cultural and environmental consequences of connectivity?

• The decline of empires

• The impact of trade and interaction

• The rise of new religions

• The growth of cities

Which new food introduced during the period led to significant population growth in China?

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Champa rice

• Maize

What was a major negative consequence of increased trade and interaction during this period?

• Decline in cultural exchange

• Spread of diseases like the bubonic plague

• Decrease in technological innovations

• Reduction in agricultural production

How did people in Europe attempt to prevent the spread of the bubonic plague?

• By isolating infected individuals

• By developing vaccines

• By using antibiotics

• By bloodletting and using beak masks

What was a common misconception about the cause of the bubonic plague in Europe?

• It was a punishment from God

• It was due to poor hygiene

• It was spread by Jewish communities

• It was caused by bad air

Which religion spread to sub-Saharan Africa during this period?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

What was one of the technological innovations that spread from China during this period?

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The steam engine

• Gunpowder

Which explorer traveled from Venice to the Yuan Dynasty and inspired others to explore?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was Ibn Battuta's primary focus during his travels?

• Mapping new territories

• Conquering new lands

• Studying Islamic practices in different regions

• Trading spices

How did Marco Polo's travels influence Europe?

• By introducing new religious practices

• By causing a decline in European trade

• By inspiring further exploration and trade

• By leading to the discovery of America