Trade Routes in Southwest Asia

Trade Routes in Southwest Asia

by Jordan Yager

Where is it?

• Located southeast of Europe

• East of North Africa

• Has access to the Indian Ocean from the Arabian Sea

Much of Southwest Asia once belonged to the Ottoman Empire

The empire lasted for 600 years, and ended just over 100 years ago!

Multiple Choice

The Ottoman Empire was ruled from ___________________. 

• The Atlantic.

• Russia.

• Istanbul, formerly Constantinople.

• The Mediterranean. 

Multiple Choice

Why did every great empire seek to control the Middle East

•  rich in resources

• didn't have deserts

• trade center

• it was never valued

Multiple Choice

Why were merchants well respected in Muslim society?

• They were born into the upper class.

• They created wealth and were skilled in business.

• They held high government positions.

• They also served as religious leaders.

Multiple Choice

As a result of merchants keeping detailed records of their business dealings, the ___________________ industry was created.

• stock market

• weaving

• banking

• genealogy

Multiple Choice

Why would a merchant trade both luxury gods and everyday items?

• Merchants enjoyed selling luxury goods more, but shoppers demanded everyday items.

• Merchants could sell large quantities of luxury goods by giving away everyday items.

• Merchants were forced to sell both luxury goods and everyday items by local officials.

• Merchants could make money by both selling a few luxury goods and many everyday items.

Multiple Select

Land routes were

• slower and more difficult

• faster

• goods carried on ships

• easier

• goods carried in caravans

Multiple Select

Sea routes were

• slower and more difficult

• faster

• goods carried on ships

• easier

• goods carried in caravans

Multiple Choice

Land and sea routes were not profitable, connected to different parts of Southwest Asia, or a part of the Silk Road.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What were caravans?

• Large traveling groups of merchants and their goods

• Merchants who traded in gold

• Letters of credit

• A type of silver coin

Multiple Choice

True or False: The expanse of the Islamic trade network helped to spread the religion of Islam.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What did Muslim rulers provide the merchants to help them with trade?

• coins

• display cases

• camels

• advertising billboards

Multiple Choice

How did the Islamic faith have an impact on trade in Asia?

• Spices, textiles, and grains became desirable trade items.

• The pillar of Charity encouraged Muslims to give away items, which were later traded.

• The Islamic faith encouraged conquest of foreign lands.

• The pillar of Pilgrimage created the opportunity for trade.