Mongols

How did the expansion of empires influence trade and communication over time?

• It had no significant impact.

• It influenced trade and communication over time.

• It only influenced communication.

• It only influenced trade.

What was one of the key outcomes of the expansion of empires like the Mongols?

• Isolation of different regions

• Decline in trade activities

• Facilitation of Afro-Eurasian trade and communication

• Decrease in cultural exchanges

What is the name of the desert located near the cities of Kucha and Khotan on the Silk Road map?

• Gobi Desert

• Thar Desert

• Takla Makan Desert

• Sahara Desert

What encouraged significant technological and cultural transfers between states and empires?

• Interregional contacts and conflicts

• Isolation of states

• Economic downturns

• Natural disasters

Which of the following was a technological and cultural transfer mentioned in the document?

• Transfer of Greco-Islamic medical knowledge to western Europe

• Transfer of Chinese architectural styles to Africa

• Adoption of Roman numerals in Asia

• Spread of Japanese tea ceremonies to Europe

What parts of Asia did the Mongols fail to control?

• India and Southeast Asia

• China and Japan

• Russia and Persia

• Korea and Tibet

Which Chinese technologies reached Europe and later helped Europeans in their explorations and conquests?

• Paper and silk

• Porcelain and tea

• Gunpowder and magnetic compass

• Fireworks and jade

How did the "Pax Mongolica" contribute to technological transfers?

• By creating trade barriers

• By promoting isolationism

• By facilitating peace and stability

• By encouraging wars

Which of the following is a contribution from China that influenced the development of the printing press in Europe?

• Gunpowder

• Moveable type

• Magnetic compass

• Paper

What was one of the scientific advancements made by Dar al-Islam?

• Gunpowder

• Advances in mathematics

• Moveable type

• Magnetic compass