AP World History Unit 2 Review

How did the Indian Ocean trade affect the Swahili city-states?

• It led to their economic decline and isolation.

• It resulted in the economic prosperity and cultural development of the Swahili city-states.

• It had no significant impact on their trade practices.

• It caused political instability and conflict among the city-states.

What was the unifying influence of Islam as evidenced by Ibn Battuta's travels?

• Ibn Battuta's travels illustrate the unifying influence of Islam across diverse regions, promoting cultural exchange and trade.

• Islam led to the decline of trade routes in the regions Ibn Battuta visited.

• Ibn Battuta's travels were primarily focused on military conquests in Islamic territories.

• Islam created divisions among the cultures Ibn Battuta encountered.

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What is the primary type of goods traded along the Silk Roads?

• Agricultural products such as wheat and rice

• Luxury goods such as silk, spices, and precious metals

• Everyday household items like pottery and textiles

• Raw materials like coal and iron ore

What is the significance of luxury goods in trade?

• They are primarily used for everyday consumption.

• They were highly sought after and often served as status symbols, driving trade and economic interactions.

• They have no impact on trade dynamics.

• They are only valuable in local markets.

What is the significance of the trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• It facilitated trade across the Sahara Desert, connecting West Africa to North Africa and the Mediterranean.

• It was a military route used by ancient empires to expand their territories.

• It served as a pilgrimage route for travelers heading to Mecca.

• It was primarily a cultural exchange network for artists and musicians.

What are the major networks of exchange in AP World History Unit 2?

• The Silk Roads, the Indian Ocean Network, and the trans-Saharan Trade Network

• The Atlantic Trade Network, the Mediterranean Trade Network, and the Pacific Trade Network

• The Amazon River Trade Network, the Arctic Trade Network, and the Nile Trade Network

• The Great Lakes Trade Network, the Mississippi River Trade Network, and the Red Sea Trade Network

What were the main commodities traded in the Indian Ocean Network?

• Spices, textiles, and precious stones

• Electronics and machinery

• Automobiles and fuel

• Agricultural products and livestock

How did the use of paper money influence trade?

• It complicated transactions and hindered trade.

• It simplified transactions and facilitated trade by providing a more efficient medium of exchange.

• It had no impact on trade whatsoever.

• It increased the reliance on barter systems.

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Which city-states became powerful due to the Indian Ocean trade?

• The Swahili city-states

• The Greek city-states

• The Roman city-states

• The Mesopotamian city-states

What impact did the Mongol Empire have on trade networks?

• The Mongol Empire significantly enhanced trade networks by providing security and stability along the Silk Roads.

• The Mongol Empire isolated trade routes, leading to a decline in commerce.

• The Mongol Empire focused solely on military expansion, neglecting trade.

• The Mongol Empire disrupted existing trade networks, causing chaos and instability.