Merchants
What dangers did travelors face on the Silk Road?
Attacks on bandits, diseases and harsh deserts
Which religion spread the most along the Silk Road?
Islam
Why was Ghenghis Khan a controversial historical figure?
Answers may vary...
harsh control, successful empire, protect silk road etc
Which goods were traded across the Indian Ocean?
A- Spices, Gold, Ivory
B-Glass, Apples, Steel
C-Potatoes, Horses, Tobacco
A- Spices, Gold, Ivory
What is one way the Silk Roads contributed to the spread of the Black Death?
It allowed the disease to travel along the trade routes
What was the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes that connected the East and West for the exchange of goods
Why was the empire created by the Mongols successful?
Superior military skills
Which animals were used on the Silk Road and what was its Purpose?
Camels-could carry heavy goods for a long period of time without drinking much water
Horse-faster travel
Why is Zhang Qian called the father of the Silk Road?
He opened the way for trade with western cultures
Which of these facts, is an example of cultural diffusion?
A-Chinese became wealthy trading silk
B-Different animals carried different good throughout the routes
C-Europeans learned how to produce silk
C-Europeans learned how to produce silk
How did trade along the Silk Road affect citites in Central Asia?
A-They were controlled by Chinese officials
B-They became farming centers
C-They became a wealthy trading hub with many cultures mixed
C-They became a wealthy trading hub with many cultures mixed
What happened to the Mongol Empire after Genghis Khan died?
A-It was divided into smaller regions ruled by descendants
B-It became part of the Roman Empire
C-Conquered by China
A-It was divided into smaller regions ruled by descendants
What type of knowledge was important for the Idian Ocean trade?
Knowing how and when the monsoon winds changed directions
Why did traders form long caravans to cross the desert?
For protection
Which Chinese invention was important for spreading ideas, knowledge and culture?
Why?
Paper because it allowed people to record and share information easily.
What is one major effect of trade along the Silk Roads?
New goods and technology spread between Asia, the Middle east, and Europe
What was one way Mongol rule affected trade along the Silk Roads?
It made trade safer helping the spreaad of goods and ideas spread easier
Which of the following best describes the Indian Ocean Trade?
A-It ony allowed goods from the Middle East to enter Africa
B-It was a large network of mechants from many regions
C- It allowed mechants to receive goods from Africa
B-It was a large network of mechants from many regions