Unit 2 Networks of Exchange Vocab Quiz

What were the Silk Roads primarily used for?

• Military conquests

• Trade and cultural exchange

• Religious pilgrimages

• Agricultural development

What is silk primarily made from?

• Cotton fibers

• Wool

• Silkworm cocoons

• Synthetic materials

Which branch of Buddhism is known for its strict adherence to the original teachings of the Buddha?

• Zen Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Theravada Buddhism

• Tibetan Buddhism

What was the Bubonic Plague also known as?

• The Great Famine

• The Black Death

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Renaissance

What was a significant impact of the Silk Roads on world history?

• Isolation of cultures

• Spread of diseases only

• Cultural and technological exchange

• Decline of empires

What is porcelain commonly known as?

• Metal

• Glass

• Fine China

• Plastic

What role do monsoon winds play in navigation?

• They hinder travel

• They assist in sailing

• They cause storms

• They are irrelevant

What does the term 'maritime' relate to?

• Land

• Air

• Sea

• Space

What is an astrolabe used for?

• Measuring time

• Navigating by stars

• Predicting weather

• Calculating distance

What are junks?

• Types of ships

• Types of food

• Types of clothing

• Types of tools