Trade and Cultural Exchange in Classical Era

The video tutorial by Miss Hottie from Olympian High School covers Chapter 12 of the 'Traditions and Encounters' textbook, focusing on cross-cultural exchanges on the Silk Road during the classical era (600 BCE to 600 CE). It discusses the importance of understanding previous chapters, the role of Hellenistic empires in trade, Zhang Qian's contributions to the Silk Roads, and the effects of trade on communication, religion, and disease spread. The tutorial also highlights improvements in trade safety and infrastructure during the classical period and the global impact of Hellenistic trade networks.

What period does the College Board define as the Classical Era?

• 700 BCE to 700 CE

• 400 BCE to 400 CE

• 500 BCE to 500 CE

• 600 BCE to 600 CE

Which empire was NOT a result of Alexander of Macedon's empire division?

• Roman

• Ptolemaic

• Seleucid

• Antigonid

Who was Zhang Qian and what was his mission?

• A Han diplomat looking for allies

• A Greek philosopher spreading ideas

• A Persian king expanding his empire

• A Roman trader seeking new markets

What was one of the main effects of the Silk Road?

• Isolation of cultures

• Spread of diseases

• Decline in trade

• End of empires

What development made trade safer during the Classical Era?

• Construction of roads and bridges

• Formation of smaller states

• Discovery of new trade routes

• Invention of the compass

How did larger states contribute to safer trade?

• By creating more trade routes

• By eliminating all bandits

• By increasing the number of merchants

• By reducing the distance between safe areas

What was a significant contribution of the Hellenistic Era to trade?

• Establishment of colonies

• Invention of the wheel

• Creation of the Silk Road

• Discovery of America

What knowledge did traders acquire that facilitated Indian Ocean trade?

• Use of steam engines

• Monsoon wind patterns

• Navigation by stars

• Construction of ships

Which goods were commonly traded from India during the Hellenistic period?

• Silk and tea

• Spices and gems

• Wool and cotton

• Gold and silver

Where was the principal commercial center on the East African coast during the Hellenistic period?

• Mombasa

• Raptor

• Alexandria

• Carthage