2.1
What was the primary purpose of the silk roads?
To facilitate trade
Where did the Mongols originate from?
Central Asia
What type of sails were used in dhow ships?
Lateen sails
What animal was crucial for transportation on the Trans-Saharan trade routes?
Camel
What is the term for the ability to communicate and exchange ideas and goods between societies?
Connectivity
Which innovation was used to lighten merchants' loads by representing currency rather than carrying physical money?
Bills of Exchange
The Mongol Empire's vast size contributed to what kind of trade environment?
Peaceful and secure
Which type of winds were crucial for Indian Ocean navigation?
Monsoon winds
How did Mansa Musa promote the Trans-Saharan trade during his reign?
He went on a pilgrimage to Mecca
Which innovation was invented by a Daoist attempting to make fireworks?
Gunpowder
What effect did the Silk Roads have on the spread of religions?
It facilitated the spread across vast distances
Why did the Golden Horde have a long-lasting influence on the Russian state?
They imposed heavy taxation and tribute systems that fundamentally altered Russian economic structures
What role did cultural exchange play in the prosperity of Indian Ocean trade?
It enhanced trade through shared knowledge and ideas
How did the Trans-Saharan trade routes affect the spread of African culture?
hey helped spread African traditions and ideas to other regions.
What was the relationship between the Silk Roads and cultural exchanges?
They facilitated significant cultural exchanges and dissemination of ideas.
How did caravanserai contribute to the interconnectedness of cultural practices across the Silk Roads?
They enabled cultural exchange between travelers and locals
Why did the Mongol Empire facilitate significant cross-cultural exchanges throughout their territories?
To promote trade and technological innovation across their vast empire
Why was the geography of the Indian Ocean region particularly favorable for trade compared to other global regions?
The predictable monsoon wind patterns that facilitated regular maritime travel
How did the flourishing of the Trans-Saharan trade route both strengthen and challenge local African empires?
By creating wealth but increasing foreign competition
How does the adaptation of Zen Buddhism in Japan reflect broader patterns of cultural exchange during this period?
Foreign concepts were blended with indigenous traditions to create culturally relevant practices.
Why was the Silk Roads’ impact on population movements more profound than that of maritime routes?
It facilitated gradual, overland migration through interconnected regions and trade hubs
What aspect of Genghis Khan's leadership was integral to effectively transforming earlier peaceful Mongol tribes into an empire-controlling force?
His ability to unify disparate tribes under common goals
Why did the Indian Ocean trade networks have a lasting impact despite modern advancements in transportation?
They established the basis for global exchange
Analyze how Islamic centers of learning, like Timbuktu, altered the intellectual landscape of West Africa during the height of the Trans-Saharan trade.
By fusing local traditions with Islamic learning
How did the extensive travels of Ibn Battuta contribute to the understanding and appreciation of Islamic cultures across different regions?
His detailed chronicles provided valuable insights into cultural differences and commonalities across the Islamic world.