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WorksheetsWhat Created Interconnectedness Between Afroeurasia?
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Travel helped increase interconnectedness in Afro-Eurasia because...
It made life across Africa, Asia, and Europe culturally the same.
It encouraged people to move to different regions.
Even the people who didn't travel themselves got to learn from those who did about different cultures, places, and lifestyles.
Everyone of every class level was able to go see somewhere different from where they lived.
True or False. Large groups were banned from exploring the Arabian Peninsula but individual traders were allowed in the territory.
True
False
China's naval expansion originated from their desire for _______.
Ships
Bread
Spices
Silk
What roles did the Silk Road play
Interconnection of different cultures and regions
Increased tourism and family vacationing along the route
Spread of religion and belief
Transportation of goods from different regions
Which two civilizations were connected by the Silk Road?
Russia
Egypt
China
Rome
True or False. The wealth of Ghana came from taxing trade in their territory.
True
False
True or False. The Black Death plague of the 14th century originated in China.
True
False
How was the bubonic plague spread?
by eating infected meat
through fleas that lived on rats
through sources of infected water
by stray dogs
The bubonic plague resulted in the deaths of one out of every _____ people in Western Europe.
Five
Three
Ten
Two
Which of the following statements was true about the outcome of the bubonic plague in Europe?
Trade increased between Europe and Asia because supplies and medicines were needed.
Muslims were increasingly distrusted because they did not suffer as severely from the plague’s effects.
The feudal system was strengthened after serfs began to rely greatly upon their lords for safety.
The Catholic Church lost a great deal of influence because it was unable to alleviate the plague’s effects.
Who was Zhang He?
A muslim explorer who connected trade routes from China to the Americas
A Chinese explorer who traveled voyages through the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the coast of Africa
Helped in building friendly ties among Africa, India and China
Was a warrior and fought battles for the Emperor to rid of anyone who desired conquest of foreign lands
True or False. The Arabian Peninsula was one of the first parts of Asia to be explored.
True
False
When Europeans sent expeditions into the Byzantine Empire, they gained access to what?
Ancient Greek learning
Advanced weapons
New territory to conquer
Unexpected alliances
After the bubonic plague ended, which group of people was blamed and suffered persecution as a result?
Arabs
Jews
Clergy
Serfs
True or False. The geographic works created by Arab scholars during exploration and travel would have allowed more people to learn about different regions and cultures.
Example:
"Arab scholars produced a number of geographic works, including encyclopedias, descriptive geographies and histories, and maps of the world." - Encyclopaedia Britannica
True
False
Trade helped increase interconnectedness in Afroeurasia because...
It stopped people from appreciating their own culture.
People learned to value and experience elements of cultures different than their own.
It encouraged people to move to different regions.
Certain regions gained economic dominance.
True or False. When the Mongols gained control of China, Europeans sent expeditions to their territory to see if they could become allies.
True
False
True or False. This focus on geography, history, and travel helped create the genre of Travel Narratives in Arabic Literature.
Example: "Arab scholars produced a number of geographic works, including encyclopedias, descriptive geographies and histories, and maps of the world." - Encyclopaedia Britannica
True
False
This map shows the explorations of Zheng He. This demonstrates what?
That there were many dangers when traveling by sea.
That China had no international connections.
That naval exploration was much harder than land-based exploration.
That China was interconnected with many different regions of Afroeurasia.
Based on the map, which regions did Zheng He explore?
Tibet
Sumatra
Arabia
India
True or False. Ghana helped connect the Arab and Berber traders.
True
False
After the Black Death people were able to demand higher wages and better food because...
All the leaders had died
There was a shortage of laborers
They learned how to strike
everyone was in mourning
True or False. The death rate ranged from 1/8 to 2/3 of the population in different cities.
True
False
The rate of infection and death by the plague was __________ in more populated cities than in smaller towns.
Greater
The same
Smaller
True or False. The Black Death plague of the 14th century originated in England.
True
False
True or False. The Black Death plague of the 14th century originated in India.
False
True
True or False. The Black Death was named because of the black spots that occurred on the skin of many of the victims.
True
False
What was one of the causes for the rise in agricultural wages during the 1300s?
the spice trade
gold from the Americas
the death toll from the Black Death
agricultural productivity
Which of the following were introduced to Europe through the Crusades and the Reconquest of Spain?
Silk
Arabic Science
Chinese philosophy
Satin
Paper making
The conquest of Iberia as well as the Reconquest of Spain created interconnection between the Islamic, Jewish, and Christian cultures in what area in particular?
Faith
Travel
Art
Government structure
Which of the following were impacts of the Crusades on Europe?
It created religious tolerance
It helped the expansion of Europe
They inspired the Age of Discovery
New goods and ideas were introduced to them
The Crusades and the Muslim Conquest of Spain are both examples of _______ ultimately leading to cultural interconnection.
friendships
peaceful negotiations
conflicts
agreements
In general conflict and wars can create interconnection because...
when one side wins they always erase the previous history.
when one side loses they are forced to give up their culture and identity.
one side is killed off, leaving only one culture or way of life.
both sides in the conflict are introduced to new ways of life, foods, ideas, and cultures.
What historical event is the quote referring to?
"These diverse traditions interchanged in ways that gave Spanish culture—religion, literature, music, art and architecture, and writing systems—a rich and distinctive heritage" - Muslim Rule, Life in Muslim Spain
The Expansion of Spain to North Africa
The creation of Spain as a Sovereign State
The Muslim Conquest of Spain
The European Invasion of Spain
A key example of interconnectedness caused by war and conflict was the adoption of the _________ language in Spain, even by Christians and Jews.
Chinese
Latin
Hebrew
Arabic
A key example of interconnectedness caused by war and conflict were the _______________ Christians: people who followed the beliefs and practices of the Roman church, but adopted Arabic language and culture.
Islamic
Arabian
Faith only
Mozarabic
The Conquest of Spain by the Islamic Empire had a great influence over _______. In particular churches were transformed to become mosques and physically reflect the Islamic styles and cultural beliefs.
road building
architecture
education
governance
True or False. Spain under Muslim rule allowed for regular interactions between people of different faiths. This exposure, learning, and coexistence allowed for interconnectedness between Northern Europe and the Islamic Empire in Southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia
True
False
True or False. The Crusades paved the way for later expansion in the 15th and 16th centuries.
True
False
True or False. After the Crusades, European food and cooking changed significantly because of introduction to new ingredients, including sugar and spices.
True
False
True or False. The Crusades created trade contacts for Europe in the East.
True
False
