Networks of Exchange Quiz

Identify which of the following was a primary commodity traded along the Silk Roads.

• Silk and spices

• Livestock

• Coal

• Timber

Describe the primary function of caravans in the Trans-Saharan trade.

• Military protection

• Religious guidance

• Trade facilitation

• Cultural exchange

How did the spread of Islam primarily impact Indian Ocean trade?

• Decreased trade due to religious conflicts

• Increased trade through shared religious practices

• Unchanged trade patterns

• Focus on trade in religious artifacts

Compare the effects of trade on the Swahili Coast with its impact in West African kingdoms.

Evaluate the role of the Mongol Empire in facilitating Eurasian trade.

• Hindered trade due to constant warfare

• Had little to no impact on trade routes

• Facilitated trade by providing security and stable routes

• Focused solely on internal trade, ignoring external connections

Design a trade route based on the principles of the Indian Ocean trade network. Which of the following elements would be most crucial?

• Monsoon wind patterns

• Mountainous terrain for defense

• Large desert areas for caravan stops

• Dense forests for resource extraction

What was the primary mode of transportation in the Silk Road trade?

• Camels

• Ships

• Horses

• Walking

What was the main reason for the decline of the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Introduction of sea routes

• Religious conflicts

• Outbreak of diseases

• Shortage of commodities

How did the Mongol Empire's control over the Silk Road impact the prices of goods?

• Increased due to high taxes

• Decreased due to efficient trade

• Remained the same

• Fluctuated unpredictably