Trade and Empires of Asia

One example of cultural diffusion along the Silk Roads is...

• The Mongol invasions to control trade routes

• Islam spread to Central Asia by merchants

• Disease spread to Europe by merchants

• The Song Dynasty seeking tribute from nomads

Name these two trade routes

• Trans-Atlantic trade routes

• Trans-saharan routes

• Indian Ocean sea routes

• The Silk Roads

What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's expedition?

• The beginning of European exploration into the Western Hemisphere

• The establishment of a water route to Asia

• The expansion of European influence in the Atlantic Ocean

• The decline of European trade with East Asian countries

What factor contributed to Portugal establishing a water route to Asia and influencing Indian Ocean trade?

• Pioneering role of Prince Henry the Navigator

• Conquest of the indigenous empires in the Americas

• Legacy of a rigid class system in Latin America

• Export of gold and silver to Asia

The Ottoman Empire conquered the city of Constantinople in 1453. What was one effect?

• The Byzantine Empire strengthened its control of the Black Sea

• The Ottoman Empire declined and lost influence in the Middle East

• European nations sought new maritime routes for trade in Asia

• Mongols continued their alliance with African countries

Trade along the Silk Road only resulted in the exchange of physical goods; it did not spread ideas or culture.

• True

• False

Which is not a lasting legacy of the Mongol Empire?

• spread of culture across the empire

• death of nearly 40 million people

• increased connection between East and West

• collapse of the Silk Road trade network

Which nation greatly influenced the development of Japan and Korea?

• Persia

• China

• Russia

• Indonesia

What was a major factor in the success of the Indian Ocean trade network?

• Monsoon winds

• Desert caravans

• Mountain passes

• Nomadic traders

Which empire was known for its extensive road system that facilitated trade across Asia?

• Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire