AP World Cram Session 1

Which region was NOT centralized around 1200 to 1450?

• Middle East

• East Asia

• South Asia

• Western Europe

What was a key feature of the Indian Ocean trade route?

• It was significantly influenced by monsoon winds

• It connected the Americas to Asia

• It primarily facilitated the trade of silk and spices

• It was dominated by European merchants

Which empire is known as the largest land empire in history?

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire

• The Mongol Empire

Which religion was NOT primarily found in South Asia during this period?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

Who was Marco Polo?

• An explorer from Venice who traveled to China

• A Sufi mystic involved in the Indian Ocean trade

• A Muslim explorer from the Middle East

• A Ming Dynasty official who explored the Indian Ocean

What was a major consequence of the trade routes discussed?

• Spread of ideas, technology, and religion

• Isolation of the Eastern and Western hemispheres

• Spread of diseases only

• Decrease in cultural exchanges

Which trade route was primarily used by camels?

• The Indian Ocean trade route

• The Silk Road

• The Trans-Saharan trade route

• The Mediterranean trade route

What role did the Mongols play in trade?

• They focused solely on maritime trade

• They discouraged trade across their empire

• They had no significant impact on trade

• They made the Silk Road safer for traders

Which of the following was NOT a focus of the Indian Ocean trade?

• Textiles from India

• Ivory from East Africa

• Silk from the Americas

• Tea from India

What was unique about the Swahili states?

• They were dominated by European powers

• They were the only states to use the Silk Road

• They were a blend of Arabic and Bantu cultures

• They were entirely isolated from trade