Unit 2A Quiz: Medieval Africa and Asia

Which two commodities (goods) dominated the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Coal and Iron.

• Salt and Pepper

• Gold and Salt

Mansa Musa’s hajj to Mecca was significant for the Mali Empire because it:

• Further increased the empire’s demand for gold.

• Brought Muslim scholars, architects and teachers back to Africa.

• Made Europeans think twice about invading Northern Africa.

Trade in the Indian Ocean relied heavily upon:

• The arrival of Portuguese colonists.

• Seasonal monsoon winds.

• The translation abilities of Swahili-speaking merchants.

Swahili an example of cultural diffusion (the mixing of different cultures) in that it:

• A. Is a blend of African, Middle Eastern and Asian cultures.

• B. Originated in the Middle East and spread to East Africa.

• C. Can be written in either Latin or Chinese script.

Neo-Confucianism is the:

• Teachings of Confucious implemented during the Han and Sui Dynasties.

• Combination of Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism during the Song Dynasty.

• Revival of Confucian thinking during the Tang and Song Dynasties that combined elements of Buddhism and Daoism.

During the Tang and Song Dynasties, officials were granted their positions within the Imperial Bureaucracies based on:

• Their results on the Civil Service Exam

• Wealth and social position.

• Their family's loyalty to the Emperor

Which of the Khanates likely had the most influence over Middle Eastern societies?

• Golden Horde

• Ilkhanate

• Chagatai Khanate

Within the Mongol Empire, the Silk Road:

• Contributed to the spread of Islam into China.

• Fell into disuse as merchants feared increased raids along the routes.

• Facilitated the transfer of technologies between regions.

During the Yuan Dynasty, Chinese officials:

• A. Served in a wide variety of positions in the Mongol government.

• B. Successfully overthrew Kublai Khan and regained the Mandate of Heaven.

• C. Could only serve in government positions that lacked significant power.

Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta were similar in that they both:

• Traveled extensively in Afro-Eurasia.

• Were Muslim explorers.

• Wanted to promote their religious ideas and beliefs in radically different cultures.