Explorers and Trade Routes in History

This video is a cram session for AP World History, covering units one and two, focusing on the period from 1200 to 1450. It highlights five key areas: regional kingdoms, trade networks, the Mongols, belief systems, and the spread of ideas and innovations. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding centralized and decentralized kingdoms, the role of trade routes like the Indian Ocean and Silk Road, the impact of the Mongols on trade and regional dynamics, the significance of belief systems, and how explorers and missionaries facilitated the exchange of ideas and technologies.

What is the primary focus of this cram session video?

• An in-depth analysis of modern history

• A comprehensive guide for beginners

• A last-minute review before the AP exam

• A detailed overview of all units

Which regions were exceptions to the centralized empires during 1200 to 1450?

• The Middle East and Central Asia

• The Americas and Oceania

• Western Europe and South Asia

• East Asia and North Africa

Which trade route was known for its use of monsoon winds?

• Indian Ocean Trade

• Mediterranean Trade

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Trade

Which trade route was primarily used by camels?

• Mediterranean Trade

• Trans-Saharan Trade

• Indian Ocean Trade

• Silk Road

What was a key feature of the Indian Ocean trade?

• It was dominated by European merchants

• It connected East Asia to the Mediterranean

• It was primarily a land-based route

• It was limited to the African continent

What was a significant impact of the Mongol Empire on trade?

• They banned foreign merchants

• They isolated China from the rest of the world

• They promoted trade by ensuring safety

• They restricted trade routes

Which belief systems were predominant in South Asia during this period?

• Taoism and Shinto

• Islam and Confucianism

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Judaism and Christianity

Who was the explorer from Venice known for his travels to China?

• Zheng He

• Ibn Battuta

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

What was the primary purpose of Zheng He's voyages?

• To spread Buddhism

• To find a new trade route to Europe

• To establish tributary states

• To conquer new lands

Which explorer was known for his extensive travels across the Islamic world?

• Marco Polo

• Zheng He

• Vasco da Gama

• Ibn Battuta