WHII.2 (2015) The World c 1500 Questions

In 1500, what religions were widespread in Europe?

Christianity and Judaism

In the 1500s, what region did Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have in common?

Middle East

The Trans-Saharan trade route of the 16th century was important to the exchange of products and the spread of -

Islam

The Trans-Saharan trade routes are historically significant primarily because they -

made possible an exchange of goods and ideas

In the 16th century, most trade routes giving northern Europe access to goods from the Ottoman Empire crossed the -

Black Sea

During the 16th century, Europe gained access to knowledge about astronomy, medicine, and mathematics because of the -

growth of trade with Asia

What was a common trade good that traveled west on the Silk Road?

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