Early Islamic World Trade and Commerce Quiz

What were the main Islamic coins used for trade?

• Nickel Coin and Zinc Coin

• Platinum Coin and Palladium Coin

• Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham

• Bronze Coin and Copper Coin

What were large transactions often carried out on paper using?

• Stone Tablets

• Parchment Scrolls

• Papyrus Scrolls

• Letters of Credit called 'Suftaja'

Which of the following was not a trade good dealt by Islamic merchants?

• Diamonds

• Spices

• Silk

• Sugar

Which trade route was famous for connecting Europe and Asia?

• Tea Trail

• Silk Road

• Cotton Road

• Spice Route

What were the rest stops for caravans called?

• Stopover Shacks

• Rest Huts

• Traveler's Inn

• Caravanserai

Where did traders bring their religion to, resulting in the spread of Islam?

• West Africa

• Antarctica

• South America

• Australia

Where have Islamic coins been found by archeologists?

• Egypt, Greece, and Turkey

• Sweden, Britain, and China

• Brazil, Mexico, and Canada

• Russia, Japan, and India

What was a large part of the Islamic economy?

• The Textile Trade

• The Spice Trade

• The Silk Trade

• The Slave Trade

What did the Quran guide many of the principals of Islamic merchants to do?

• Deal fairly with one another and not charge interest on loans

• Exploit each other for profit

• Cheat and deceive in business

• Ignore ethical considerations in trade

Which of the following regions did not have large Muslim populations grow over time?

• China

• Spain

• India

• Antarctica