Trade and Exploration in the Global Age

The video explores trade networks in Africa and Asia during the 1400s, highlighting the expansion of trade routes and the role of caravans. It discusses the influence of Islam on trade in the Muslim world and the significance of Mecca as a trade hub. The video also covers African kingdoms like Mali and Songhai, focusing on cultural practices and notable figures like Mansa Musa. Finally, it examines Chinese trade policies and the voyages of Zheng He, pondering the potential for Chinese exploration of America.

What marked the beginning of the first global age in the 1400s?

• The discovery of America

• The increase in long-distance trade and travel

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The invention of the printing press

Which of the following was a primary mode of trade between Europe and Asia during the first global age?

• Space travel

• Air travel

• Land routes

• Digital communication

Why were camels referred to as 'ships of the desert'?

• They were used primarily for desert travel

• They were faster than horses

• They could swim across rivers

• They could carry more goods than ships

What was one reason trade flourished in the Muslim world?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The spread of Islam

• The discovery of gold in Europe

• The fall of the Byzantine Empire

What was a key reason for the flourishing of trade in the Muslim world?

• The invention of the wheel

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The religious pilgrimage to Mecca

• The spread of Christianity

What was a significant cultural aspect of African societies?

• The use of hieroglyphics

• The worship of Greek gods

• Honoring ancestors and kinship ties

• The practice of Buddhism

Who was Mansa Musa and what was he known for?

• A ruler of Mali known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca

• An Indian king known for his architectural achievements

• A European explorer who discovered America

• A Chinese emperor known for his voyages

What was Zheng He known for during his voyages?

• Inventing the compass

• Discovering America

• Commanding a large fleet and bringing back exotic goods

• Building the Great Wall of China

What was the impact of Zheng He's death on China's trade?

• China invented new navigation tools

• China expanded its trade routes

• China stopped overseas trade

• China discovered new continents

What question do historians ponder about Zheng He's voyages?

• Could he have invented the steam engine?

• Could he have built the Great Wall?

• Could he have traveled to America?

• Could he have discovered the North Pole?