APWH Unit 2 Review

Which of the following was a key reason for increased trade on the Silk Roads after 1200?

• European naval exploration

• Decline of Islamic empires

• Mongol protection and unification

• Isolationist policies

What was the purpose of caravanserai along the Silk Roads?

• To store luxury goods

• To collect taxes

• To rest travelers and animals

• To sell weapons

Which innovation helped Chinese merchants manage long-distance trade?

• Coin minting

• Bartering

• Flying cash

• Salt trade routes

Which two cities became important cultural and commercial hubs along the Silk Roads?

• Beijing and Delhi

• Timbuktu and Gao

• Kashgar and Samarkand

• Cairo and Mecca

Which empire was most responsible for reviving and protecting Silk Road trade routes?

• Byzantine

• Mali

• Mongol

• Abbasid

What allowed for efficient trade in the Indian Ocean?

• Camel caravans

• Paved roads

• Monsoon winds

• Overland carts

Which city was a major trading hub in the Indian Ocean network?

• Tenochtitlán

• Malacca

• Baghdad

• Rome

Which two maritime technologies were crucial for Indian Ocean navigation?

• Paddle wheels and cranes

• Compass and lateen sail

• Rudder and astrolabe

• Anchor and sextant

What was a key good traded from Africa through the Trans-Saharan route?

• Spices

• Silk

• Gold

• Tea

Who was Mansa Musa?

• Leader of the Mongols

• A Muslim scholar

• King of Mali known for his wealth and pilgrimage

• Chinese emperor