APWH Unit 2 Test Review

Which of the following was NOT an effect of monsoon winds?

• Led to the development of ships capable of navigating winds

• Merchants had to plan for longer stays in harbors

• Increased spread of the black death

• Heavy rains and flooding

Which West African empire was introduced to Islam and subsequently benefited from trading relationships with other Muslims?

• Gaul

• Il-Khan

• Ethiopia

• Mali

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of diasporic merchant communities?

• Helped facilitate increased trade

• Created a network of merchants who settled down in various port cities and started families

• Promoted conflicts between church and state

• Led to increased cultural diffusion and the spread of religion

There was high demand along the Silk Roads for which type of goods from China?

• Agricultural

• Luxury

• Household

• Technological

Which of the following was a wealthy trading city that led to establishment of diasporic merchant communities and subsequently promoted the spread of cultural traditions?

• Samarqand

• Constantinople

• London

• Cuzco

The city of Calicut was known for its what?

• Fruits

• Minerals

• Spices

• Fabrics

Which of the following were travelers NOT known for?

• Writing about their journeys across Afro-Eurasia

• Informing readers from their home countries/regions about aspects of life in other parts of the world

• Traveling long distances

• Conquering new territory

Which of the following was NOT associated with the Black Death?

• The decline of urban areas

• The decline of Feudalism and Manorialism

• The decline of innovation

• The death of millions

Which of the following did NOT help facilitate the increased trade of luxury goods along the Silk Roads?

• Access to credit

• Banking houses

• Flying cash and paper money

• Lateen sails

Which was the most important impact of the improvements in saddles in assisting the spread of Islam in Africa?

• They strengthened Islamic armies

• They contributed to increased trans-Saharan trade

• They increased demand for camels

• They allowed younger people to ride camels