APWH Unit 2, 3

Which regions' production of textiles and porcelain primarily fueled the demand for luxury goods in Afro-Eurasia during the post-classical era?

• Sub-Saharan Africa and Persia

• India, Persia, and China

• Southeast Asia and East Africa

• Europe and the Americas

In what way did the Mongol Empire contribute to the cultural and technological exchange across Eurasia during its reign?

• By promoting the European Renaissance

• By creating a network of imperial universities

• By incorporating newly conquered regions into the Mongol khanates

• By isolating their empire from external influences

During the period of the Mongol Empire, which of the following represents a significant cultural or technological exchange resulting from increased interregional interactions?

• The spread of the alphabet to sub-Saharan Africa

• Greco-Islamic medical knowledge to Western Europe

• The introduction of paper money to the Americas

• The adoption of the Cyrillic alphabet in China

Which technological advancement significantly contributed to the expansion of maritime trade routes in the Indian Ocean during the post-classical era?

• The invention of the printing press

• The establishment of caravan routes

• The development of astrolabe and compass technology

• The introduction of iron and steel production

How did merchants influence local cultures along the Indian Ocean trade routes?

• Merchants imposed their cultural practices on indigenous peoples, who were forced to adopt them.

• Merchants exchanged cultural traditions with indigenous communities, fostering cultural blending.

• Merchants ignored local cultures, focusing exclusively on trade.

• Merchants were barred from interacting with local cultures due to strict government controls.

Which technological advancement greatly enhanced the scope of trans-Saharan trade?

• Development of maritime trade routes

• Use of camel saddles and caravans

• Construction of transcontinental railroads

• Invention of the printing press

During the height of the Mali Empire, which major trade network was significantly expanded due to its influence in West Africa?

• The Indian Ocean trade routes

• The Silk Road

• The Trans-Saharan trade routes

• The Mediterranean trade routes

Which of the following best illustrates the spread of religious traditions due to increased connectivity during the post-classical era?

• The spread of Buddhism into East Asia

• The rise of Christianity in Southeast Asia

• The decline of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa

• The isolation of Hinduism in India

Which traveler's accounts significantly influenced European perceptions and knowledge of regions such as China and India during the late 13th and early 14th centuries?

• Ibn Battuta

• Margery Kempe

• Marco Polo

• Zheng He

During the post-classical era, which of the following crops was introduced to a new region through trade routes, significantly impacting local agriculture?

• Potatoes in Europe

• Bananas in Africa

• Wheat in East Asia

• Sugarcane in the Americas