WHII.1c - Trade and Cultural Exchange by 1500 A.D.

What was a major effect of increased trade by 1500 A.D. (C.E.)?

• Spread of technological and scientific knowledge

• Decline in cultural exchanges

• Isolation of regions

• Decrease in new products

Which numeral system spread due to increased trade by 1500 A.D. (C.E.)?

• Roman numerals

• Arabic numerals

• Greek numerals

• Chinese numerals

What was the Silk Road primarily used for?

• Military conquests

• Trade and cultural exchange

• Religious pilgrimages

• Agricultural development

Which city served as a bridge between Europe and Asia on the Silk Road?

• Constantinople

• Beijing

• Delhi

• Cairo

Which invention during the Han Dynasty revolutionized navigation?

• Gunpowder

• Paper-making

• Compass

• Printing press

What significant mathematical concept did India contribute to the world?

• The Pythagorean theorem

• The concept of zero

• The decimal system

• The Fibonacci sequence

What marked a significant period of cultural exchange in India?

• The rise of the Gupta Empire

• The rise of the Mughal Empire

• The fall of the Maurya Empire

• The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

Which cities became major market hubs for commerce?

• London, Paris, and Rome

• Venice, Cairo, and Beijing

• New York, Tokyo, and Sydney

• Moscow, Berlin, and Madrid

What role did natural resources play in trade according to the notes?

• They were irrelevant to trade

• They discouraged exploration

• They were a primary driver of trade

• They only affected local trade

Which agricultural regions are mentioned as contributing to trade?

• Sahara Desert

• Nile Delta and Indus Valley

• Amazon Rainforest

• Siberian Tundra