History of transportation 1

Caravans typically __________ at around 4 to 8 km/h, depending on the terrain. 

• boosted

• spanned

• averaged

• controlled

• dominated

In ancient times, traders often _________ pack animal labour for long-distance travel, using horses and camels to carry goods.

• maintained

• disrupted

• prompted

• relied on

   Strong roads and sea routes helped the Roman Empire___________ political, economic, and cultural cohesion across its vast territories. 

• boost

• prompt

• rely on

• maintain

• dominate

The development of new trade networks __________ setting of empires and trade routes.

• involved risks

• enabled

• disrupted

• prompted

  Venice became ________ in the medieval period, acting as a central point for the trade of goods. 

• an alternative

• critical

• a trade hub

• negligible

     The fall of Constantinople _________ powers of Spain and Portugal to seek alternatives to sea routes to Asia.

• prompted

• enabled

• established

• sparked

     The Ottoman Empire's expansion in the 15th century ________ the traditional land trade routes, forcing Europeans to find new maritime routes.   

• sparked

• boosted

• established

• disrupted

   The Chinese empire invested in canals __________ large territories and manage trade in Asia.

• to control

• to dominate

• to establish

• to remain

    Pre-industrial trade volumes were _________ when compared to today’s shipping capacities. 

• critical

• inefficient

• alternative

• negligible

  The construction of canals in the 18th century helped ___________ regional trade and improve trade in certain regions.

• establish

• boost

• disrupt

• prompt