APWH Unit 2 Networks of Exchange Exam

Which of the following was an improvement in commercial practices that helped facilitate trade along the Silk Roads?

• Magnetic compass

• Caravanserai

• Banking houses

• Chinese porcelain

Which of the following was a significant military tactic used by the Mongol Empire to expand their territory?

• A. Naval blockades

• B. Siege warfare and psychological warfare

• C. Trench warfare

• D. Phalanx formation

The Pax Mongolica refers to:

• A. A period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire, which facilitated trade and cultural exchange

• B. The conquest of the Roman Empire by the Mongols

• C. The introduction of Mongolian language and culture in China

• D. The establishment of the Mongolian navy

Kublai Khan established which Chinese dynasty?

• A. Jin dynasty

• B. Yuan dynasty

• C. Song dynasty

• D. Ming dynasty

Which group played a crucial role as middlemen in the Indian Ocean trade network by connecting the trade routes between East Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia?

• A. Arab Muslims

• B. Mongols

• C. Europeans

• D. Chinese

Which of the following was NOT a major commodity traded in the Indian Ocean between 1200 and 1450?

• Spices

• Silk

• Gold

• Fur

Which empire in West Africa was particularly known for its wealth derived from the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Byzantine Empire

• Mali Empire

• Great Zimbabwe

• Swahili city-states

The Trans-Saharan trade network contributed to the spread of which religion across West Africa?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

Which of the following is most likely the reason for the severity of punishments for retreat or failure to rescue comrades in the Mongol military?

• To dissuade soldiers from joining the army

• To promote individual acts of bravery for personal reward

• To ensure loyalty and cohesion within the military units

• To encourage soldiers to act independently in battle

Which of the following best explains the organizational structure of Genghis Khan's military?

• Hierarchical and strict chain of command with severe penalties for disobedience

• Decentralized command with individual autonomy for each soldier

• Informal and flexible groupings based on individual relationships

• Loose and temporary alliances between different tribal leaders