Classical Era Trade and Religion

The video covers key concept 2.3 in AP World History, focusing on trade in the Classical era (600 BC - 600 CE). It discusses major trade routes like the Silk, Sea, and Sand Roads, and highlights technological advancements that facilitated trade. The video also explores the types of goods, diseases, and religions that were spread through trade, and examines the impact of trade on empires and societies. Finally, it concludes with a summary and a preview of the next key concept.

What is the time frame for the Classical era discussed in Key Concept 2.3?

• 500 BC - 500 CE

• 800 BC - 800 CE

• 600 BC - 600 CE

• 700 BC - 700 CE

Which of the following is NOT one of the major trade routes in the Classical era?

• Silk Roads

• Sky Roads

• Sea Roads

• Sand Roads

What was a significant technological advancement that improved land trade during the Classical era?

• Steam engines

• Yokes

• Electric trains

• Airplanes

Which type of goods were typically traded on land routes during the Classical era?

• Luxury items

• Heavy machinery

• Bulk items

• Perishable goods

Which religion spread from India to China and Southeast Asia due to trade?

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

What was a major consequence of increased trade in the Classical era?

• Isolation of civilizations

• Spread of diseases

• Decline in technology

• Decrease in cultural exchange

How did empires typically grow during the Classical era?

• By avoiding cultural influence

• Via military conquest and economic power

• By reducing trade

• Through isolation

What role did women typically have in Classical era empires as they expanded?

• Household and educational influencers

• Economic advisors

• Political leaders

• Military generals

What was a common reason for the fall of Classical empires by 600 CE?

• Lack of trade routes

• Overextension and disease

• Technological stagnation

• Cultural homogeneity

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the spread of major world religions during the Classical era?

• Merchant interactions

• Cultural isolation

• Trade routes

• Military conquest