History of International Commerce Quiz

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Military conquests

• Exchanging goods and cultural ideas

• Agricultural development

• Religious ceremonies

Which civilization played a key role in Mediterranean trade?

• Aztecs

• Egyptians

• Mongols

• Japanese

What two goods were commonly traded on the Trans-Saharan trade route?

• Tea and silk

• Gold and salt

• Spices and fur

• Cotton and rice

What was one of the major consequences of the Columbian Exchange?

• The end of European exploration

• The spread of new foods and diseases

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The decline of African trade routes

Who was responsible for pioneering maritime exploration for Portugal?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Genghis Khan

Which two European nations established vast colonial empires in the Americas?

• Italy and Germany

• Spain and Portugal

• Netherlands and Russia

• France and Japan

What was the primary purpose of the British and Dutch East India Companies?

• Spreading Christianity

• Controlling and profiting from trade

• Conquering new territories

• Developing industrial factories

What technological advancement helped speed up trade during the Industrial Revolution?

• The compass

• Steamships and railways

• Wind-powered ships

• Printing press

How did industrialization affect global trade?

• It slowed trade due to overproduction

• It led to a decrease in international commerce

• It increased the demand for raw materials and expanded trade

• It reduced the number of trading colonies

What economic theory supported free trade during the 19th century?

• Mercantilism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism