Ancient Trade Networks

How did the growth of trade in West African kingdoms impact Islam?

• Islam lost supporters as the religion lost cultural importance.

• Islam spread as people from the Middle East refused to trade.

• Islam lost supporters as West African kingdoms conquered the Middle East.

• Islam spread as the trading networks grew.

Rivers were essential to the growth of ancient societies providing basic needs, water supply, replenishment of soils and a network of trade routes on the river.

• True

• False

What animal was the most useful in the exchange of gold, silk, and salt accross the desert?

• Camel

• Horse

• Elephant

• Alpaca

In ancient times, silk was a valuable good for China to trade because

• the journey eastward to obtain it was dangerous

• it wore out quickly and had to be replaced

• only the Chinese knew how to make it.

• it could be made into colorful silk banners.

What continents did the Silk Road connect?

• North and South America

• Europe, South America, and Africa

• Asia, Europe, and Antarctica

• Africa, Europe, and Asia

An overseas trade network driven by the desire for distant luxury items like silk, ivory, and spices that would force the need for technological breakthroughs like junks, the astrolabe, and the compass.

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Silk Roads

• Atlantic Triangular Trade

• Spice Trade

What types of products did Asia have that made it valuable on the Spice Trade?

• Ivory

• Gold

• Salt

• Seasonings

What religions were spread on the Silk Road? Check all that apply.

• Buddhism and Islam

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Islam and Hinduism

• Christianity and Buddhism

What caused the Silk Road to split?

• Geographical features that were an advantage

• Climate that was too hot

• Geographical features that were a disadvantage

• Climate that was too cold

Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural diffusion?

• Cultural diffusion spreads ideas, knowledge, and goods.

• Cultural diffusion no longer takes place today.

• Cultural diffusion occurs only within one culture.

• Cultural diffusion happened only along the Silk Road.