Environmental and Cultural Consequences of Trade

The video explores the environmental consequences of trade, focusing on agriculture and disease. It discusses how trade introduced crops like champa rice and bananas, leading to population growth and land transformation. The spread of diseases, particularly the Black Death, is also examined, highlighting its devastating impact on populations and economies. The video concludes with a summary of these impacts and encourages students to engage with the material.

What are the two major categories of things that spread through networks of exchange discussed in the video?

• Technology and Culture

• Agriculture and Disease

• Religion and Language

• Art and Architecture

Which crop introduced to China by merchants led to significant population growth and environmental changes?

• Barley

• Champa Rice

• Maize

• Wheat

How did the introduction of bananas affect the Bantu-speaking natives of Africa?

• It resulted in the abandonment of traditional crops.

• It led to a decline in population.

• It caused a decrease in agricultural production.

• It allowed them to migrate to new regions.

What farming technique was introduced in China due to champa rice?

• Hydroponics

• Crop rotation

• Terrace farming

• Slash and burn

What environmental issue led to the abandonment of Great Zimbabwe in the late 1400s?

• Overgrazing

• Drought

• Flooding

• Deforestation

What was the primary method of transmission for the Black Death?

• Airborne particles

• Contaminated water

• Direct contact with infected individuals

• Fleas on rats

Which group is partially responsible for spreading the Black Death due to their expansion?

• The Ottomans

• The Romans

• The Vikings

• The Mongols

What was a significant economic consequence of the Black Death in Europe?

• Rise in agricultural production

• Shift in power towards workers

• Higher demand for luxury goods

• Increased trade with Asia

How did the Black Death affect the population of Europe?

• It reduced the population by about half.

• It had no significant impact.

• It increased the population by half.

• It doubled the population.

What was one of the societal changes in Europe due to the Black Death?

• Increased power for surviving workers

• Strengthening of feudalism

• Decrease in religious influence

• Expansion of urban areas