WH 1.1 Impact of Geography and Trade

How did the Sahara Desert impact trade and cultural development in Africa?

• It isolated African civilizations from each other.

• It facilitated trade routes like the Trans-Saharan trade.

• It had no significant impact on trade.

• It was a barrier that prevented any form of trade.

Which river is most closely associated with the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Amazon

What was one major effect of the Silk Road on Asia?

• It led to the isolation of Asian cultures.

• It facilitated the spread of religions like Buddhism.

• It caused the decline of Asian empires.

• It was primarily used for military invasions.

Which geographic feature contributed to the development of city-states in ancient Greece?

• Vast deserts

• Mountainous terrain

• Large forests

• Extensive river systems

How did the Mediterranean Sea influence the development of European cultures?

• It isolated Europe from other continents.

• It served as a major route for trade and cultural exchange.

• It was primarily used for military purposes.

• It had no significant impact on European cultures.

Which religion spread along the trade routes in Africa, particularly through the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What was a significant impact of the Indian Ocean trade on the cultures of East Africa?

• The decline of local languages.

• The introduction of Swahili as a lingua franca.

• The isolation of East African communities.

• The spread of Christianity.

Which philosophy emerged in China and emphasized harmony with nature and simple living?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

How did the geography of the Italian Peninsula contribute to the rise of the Roman Empire?

• It provided natural barriers that isolated Rome.

• It offered fertile land and access to the Mediterranean Sea for trade.

• It was mostly desert, limiting agricultural development.

• It had no significant impact on the rise of Rome.

Which of the following was a major trade route that connected Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages?

• The Trans-Saharan Route

• The Silk Road

• The Amber Road

• The Spice Route