AP World Unit 1&2 Questions

What was the primary good traded from China on the Silk Roads?

silk

Which of the following innovations most directly facilitated trade along the Silk Roads?

paper money

Which religion spread significantly through the Silk Roads into East Asia?

islam

The city of Samarkand was most significant as:

A commercial and cultural hub on the Silk Roads

Which empire provided the most political stability that allowed the Silk Roads to thrive between 1200 and 1350 CE?

mongol empire

The spread of the Black Death to Europe in the 14th century was most facilitated by:

Silk Road trade under Mongol rule

Paper-making technology spread from China to the Islamic world via:

silk roads

Which of these best describes the goods on the Silk Roads?

Luxury goods like silk, spices, and porcelain

Why did silk become a highly sought-after commodity in Europe and the Islamic world?

It was used as currency

The Silk Roads facilitated the spread of which deadly disease into Europe in the 14th century?

the black plague

Why were caravanserais important along the Silk Roads?

They provided resting places for travelers and merchants

Which of the following most accurately describes cultural diffusion along the Silk Roads?

It involved a two-way exchange of beliefs and goods

The spread of Buddhism into China, Korea, and Japan was primarily facilitated by:

Trade contacts along the Silk Roads

What was one major limitation of overland trade routes like the Silk Roads?

They could not accommodate bulk goods

Which of the following best reflects the continuity in the function of the Silk Roads from 200 BCE to 1450 CE?

They facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures