Questions on Agrarian Civilizations

What did linking up different civilizations guarantee?

• Less diversity

• Isolation

• Cultural diffusion: spread ideas

• Decreased trade

What did the linking of civilizations embrace?

• Fewer people

• Greater diversity

• Less trade

• Isolation

What is the title of the article?

• The Rise of Empires

• Trade Goods, and Ideas, Travel the Silk Roads Between Asia and Europe

• The Fall of Civilizations

• The History of Agriculture

What is the reading level of the article?

• 500L

• 840L

• 1200L

• 800L

What did the connection of societies guarantee?

• Less trade

• More isolation

• Greater diversity

• Decreased learning

What was the most important exchange network during the Common Era in Afro-Eurasia?

• The Silk Roads

• The Roman Roads

• The Indian Ocean Trade

• The Trans-Saharan Trade

What was the primary function of the Silk Roads during both major periods?

• To enable trade

• To spread religion

• To conquer new lands

• To build empires

What did travelers on the Silk Roads exchange besides goods?

• Languages, social, religious, and philosophical ideas

• Weapons, armor, and military tactics

• Art, music, and dance

• Food recipes and cooking techniques

Which empire really began the Silk Road trade?

• Roman Empire

• Han Chinese Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

What animal made Silk Roads trade possible through Central Asia?

• Arabian horse

• Bactrian camel

• Asian elephant

• Tibetan yak