2.5 Historical Connectivity and Cultural Exchange (1200-1450)

Which belief system spread from India to East Asia via the Silk Roads?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What was a significant effect of Islam on trade?

• Discouragement of merchant activities

• Support for merchant activities

• Restriction of trade routes

• Decrease in cultural exchanges

What is cultural diffusion?

• The construction of new trade routes

• The decline of cities due to warfare

• The exchange of cultural and technological ideas between regions

• The spread of military technology

What was the House of Wisdom known for?

• A major trading post

• A center for military training

• Translating and preserving Greek and Roman texts

• Developing new forms of art

Which technology did not originate from China?

• Paper making

• Gunpowder

• Movable type

• Steam engine

Which city was known as a significant trading city in China?

• Hangzhou

• Xi'an

• Shanghai

• Beijing

What led to the decline of Baghdad in the 13th century?

• Economic recession

• Sacking by the Mongols

• Natural disasters

• Loss of trade routes

Who was Ibn Battuta?

• A European explorer

• A Chinese merchant

• A Muslim scholar and traveler

• A Roman philosopher

What impact did Marco Polo's writings have?

• Discouraged further exploration

• Confirmed the wealth of China

• Introduced gunpowder to Europe

• Led to the decline of the Silk Roads

What unique aspect did Margery Kemp bring to her travel writings?

• Descriptions of spiritual experiences

• Economic analysis of the regions

• Detailed maps of her journeys

• Biographies of other travelers