Persia
This Persian king was known for religious tolerance, even helping conquered peoples rebuild their temples.
Cyrus the Great
What empire did Alexander conquer as he pushed east into Asia
The Persian Empire
This nomadic group threatened China's northern border and pushed to look to the West
The Xiongnu
Rome's conquest of this territory secured the "Pax Romana" and turned their attention to the East
Egypt
The Abbasid Caliphate moved its capital to this city in 750 AD
Baghdad
This road network let messengers cross the Persian Empire in about a week
The Royal Road
What is the term that means the mixing of Greek language and culture with the local cultures of people conquered by Alexander
Hellenization
Emperor Wu sent this envoy west in 138 BC to seek an alliance with the Yuezhi
Zhang Qian
What empire acted as a middle-man for trade between China and Rome
The Kushan Empire
This good moved south along the network's northern branch in huge volumes
Fur
Darius built his palace from materials shipped in from six different regions. This is evidence of what existing at that time?
A connected trade network
How did Alexander secure control of his empire after his army conquered an area
He founded garrison cities that also acted as trade outposts (Herat, Kandahar, Alexandria)
What was Han China searching for in the Fergana Valley
Heavenly Horses (Bigger stronger horses)
Who ruled as the first emperor of Rome
Augustus Caesar
These Scandinavian warriors ran the northern trade routes through Eastern Europe and eventually served as bodyguards for Emperors
Rus (where the word Russia comes from)
The term for a Persian regional governor, and the province they ran
Satrapy
How old was Alexander the great when he started his conquest?
20 years old
Han China built the Xuanquan station (like a modern passport check/border patrol) in what current day province of China
Gansu, near Dunhuang
What is the term for when a country imports more than it exports
Trade deficit
This mathematician's work in Baghdad helped spread algebra and the concept of zero
Al-Khwarizmi
Explain how the Persian empire contributed to increased connection and trade along the trade networks of Eurasia. Use at least 2 specific examples to support your answer.
The Persian Empire was the first single empire to stretch from Europe to Central Asia -> This put these different areas under a single political power making them more connected.
Persian Tolerance -> Cyrus allowed people to keep their religions, languages, and return to their homelands. An open society like this is more open to interaction and trade with their neighbors.
The Royal Road -> Persian roads, the royal road especially, helped make travel in Eurasia quicker and more secure
Describe the effect Alexander’s conquest had on the people of Western and Central Asia, as well as how this relates to the interconnection of this area. Use at least 2 specific examples to support your answer.
Hellenization and Culture Mixing -> The introduction of Greek culture to much of West and Central Asia blurred the lines between cultures in the area and resulted in a more cosmopolitan society
Greek Language - > Greek acted as the international language for much this region, allowing easier communication and connection between far away places.
Garrison cities -> The cities that Alexander founded became trading hubs for the region are still populous cities today.
Explain the reasons for Han Chinas expansion to the west, and the results of their eventual success. Use at least 2 specific examples to support your answer.
Looking west -> Searching for allies against Xiongnu, Searching for stronger horses
Results -> China connected to Eurasia trade network, Chinese Silk in Rome, Interchange of Chinese and Western good/culture
What effect did the importation of Chinese Silk have on Rome and what is this an example of.
Rome was sending much of its gold, silver, and coins East, sapping wealth from their economy. Some also saw it as Roman culture becoming too soft and luxurious.
It is an example of trade deficit, globalized culture (fashion trends)
Who was the Arabic emissary who traveled thoughout the Northern Trade Routes and wrote about the Rus he found there
Ahmad Ibn Fadlan