2.1, 2.3, 2.4 Quiz Review Guide Trade Networks

What regions were connected by the Silk Roads?

The Silk Roads connected China, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Which civilizations participated in the Silk Roads trade network?

Civilizations included Han, Tang, and Song China, Persian Empires, Byzantine Empire, Islamic Caliphates, and the Mongol Empire.

What goods did China export along the Silk Roads?

China exported silk, porcelain, paper, and gunpowder.

What were some key exports from India along the Silk Roads?

India exported cotton textiles, spices, and precious stones.

What role did powerful states play in the Silk Roads trade?

Powerful states protected merchants and secured safe passage, facilitating trade.

How did the Mongol Empire impact trade on the Silk Roads?

The Mongol Empire created stability across Eurasia, encouraging long-distance travel.

What were caravanserais?

Caravanserais were roadside inns built to shelter traders and their animals.

What types of non-material exchanges occurred along the Silk Roads?

Religions like Buddhism and Islam, technology such as gunpowder and paper, and diseases like the Black Death spread along the Silk Roads.

What political and cultural changes resulted from the Silk Roads?

States grew wealthy from taxing goods, and cultural syncretism developed, influencing art and civilization.

Which regions were connected by the Indian Ocean Trade Network?

The Indian Ocean Trade Network linked East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.

What were the major civilizations involved in the Indian Ocean Trade?

Major civilizations included the Swahili city-states, the Delhi Sultanate, the Srivijaya Empire, Islamic Caliphates, and Song China.

What goods were exported from East Africa in the Indian Ocean Trade?

East Africa exported gold, ivory, and slaves.

What environmental factors aided trade in the Indian Ocean?

Predictable monsoon winds facilitated maritime trade by allowing merchants to plan voyages.

What technological innovations influenced sea trade in the Indian Ocean?

Innovations included the astrolabe, compass, larger ships like the Arab dhow and Chinese junk, and advances in mapmaking.

What cultural changes occurred due to the Indian Ocean Trade Network?

Port cities became cosmopolitan centers, and Islam spread widely into East Africa and Southeast Asia.

What regions were connected by the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?

The Trans-Saharan Trade Network connected West Africa with North Africa and the Mediterranean.

Which kingdoms participated in the Trans-Saharan Trade?

Key participants included the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, along with Berber merchants.

What were the primary goods traded from West Africa in the Trans-Saharan Trade?

West Africa exported gold, ivory, and enslaved people.

What technological advancements facilitated the Trans-Saharan Trade?

The use of camels for transport and the camel saddle allowed for effective travel across the desert.

What political and cultural transformations resulted from the Trans-Saharan Trade?

Wealth from trade allowed kingdoms to thrive, and Islam spread into West Africa, influencing local traditions and education.