WorksheetsAPWH 2.5
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which empire's stability and protection contributed to free exchange in Afro-Eurasia between c. 1200 and c. 1450?
Roman Empire
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
Byzantine Empire
What technological developments were diffused by trade from China during c. 1200 to c. 1450?
Steam engines and railroads
Gunpowder and paper
Printing press and compass
Silk and spices
Which travelers documented literary and artistic interactions and cultural exchanges during the period of c. 1200 to c. 1450?
Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta
Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro
Zheng He and Leif Erikson
How did the diffusion of religions between c. 1200 and c. 1450 affect societies?
It only led to conflict and division
It unified people and justified leadership
It had no impact on culture
It stopped technological innovation
How did new religions interact with native religions in some places between c. 1200 and c. 1450?
They always replaced native religions
They fused or coexisted with native religions
They were completely rejected
They led to the disappearance of all religions
Which route did Buddhism take to reach China from its birthplace in India?
The Silk Roads
The Roman Roads
The Trans-Saharan Trade Route
The Viking Routes
What is Chan Buddhism also known as?
Zen Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism
Pure Land Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
How did Buddhism influence Korea’s official state ideology?
Neo-Confucianism, which fused Daoism and Buddhism, became Korea’s official state ideology.
Buddhism was banned in Korea.
Confucianism was replaced by Christianity.
Taoism became the official state ideology.
What was the main difference in how Buddhist doctrine was received by the educated elite and peasants in Korea?
The educated elite studied Confucian classics, while Buddhist doctrine attracted the peasants.
Both groups rejected Buddhism.
The peasants studied Confucian classics, while the elite followed Buddhism.
Both groups only followed Daoism.
What is Neo-Confucianism?
A syncretic faith that fused rational thought with Daoism and Buddhism
A form of Buddhism that originated in India
A political system developed in Japan
A type of art style in East Asia
Which language in South Asia had influences from Sanskrit-based Hindi, Arabic, and Farsi?
Urdu
Tamil
Bengali
Sinhalese
What evidence shows the influence of both Hindu and Buddhist cultures in the Khmer Empire?
Royal monuments at Angkor Thom
Trade with Africa
Use of Arabic language
Puppetry and poetry
Which city became a center of Islamic learning in Africa?
Timbuktu
Angkor Thom
Java
Sumatra
Why did Bhakti poets and missionaries in South Asia seek links between Hinduism and Islam?
To promote religious harmony and understanding
To convert all Hindus to Islam
To ban Buddhist practices
To establish new kingdoms
According to the text, what were two cities on the Silk Roads known for their Islamic scholarship and bustling markets?
Samarkand and Kashgar
Hangzhou and Chang’an
Constantinople and Rome
Timbuktu and Calicut
How did the spread of new technologies such as the magnetic compass and stern rudder impact trade and exploration in Asia?
They made navigation safer and more efficient, encouraging long-distance trade.
They led to the decline of maritime trade.
They caused cities to become isolated.
They reduced the need for skilled sailors.
What was the Black Death, and how did it impact Europe?
A major war that increased population
A plague that drastically reduced populations and economic activity
A new agricultural technique
A religious movement that unified Europe
What role did travelers’ tales play as exchange networks intensified in Afro-Eurasia?
They decreased interest in travel
They spread knowledge and stories to eager readers
They discouraged the use of paper and printing technology
They limited the spread of literacy
How did the spread of paper and printing technology affect literacy and travel writing in Afro-Eurasia?
It decreased the number of travelers
It increased the number of travelers writing about their journeys
It made travel more dangerous
It limited the exchange of ideas
Who was the Italian native from Venice who visited the court of Kublai Khan in the late 13th century?
Marco Polo
Ibn Battuta
Margery Kempe
Christopher Columbus
Which type of currency did Marco Polo describe being used in China?
Gold coins
Paper money
Silver bars
Shells
At what age did Ibn Battuta set out to see the world?
30 years old
21 years old
25 years old
18 years old
What was the main motivation for Ibn Battuta’s travels?
To find new trade routes
To learn about Islam and its people
To conquer new lands
To write a book about Europe
Margery Kempe’s autobiography is significant because it is:
The first book written in Latin
One of the earliest autobiographies in English
A guide to medieval travel
A history of Rome
What unique challenge did Margery Kempe face when creating her autobiography?
She could not read or write
She traveled alone
She was a merchant
She was a queen
Which disease is listed under the "ENVIRONMENT" theme in the provided material?
Black Death
Influenza
Malaria
Smallpox
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a travel writer under the "CULTURE" theme?
Marco Polo
Ibn Battuta
Margery Kempe
Christopher Columbus
Which city is NOT listed under the "SOCIETY: Cities" theme?
Hangzhou
Samarkand
Kashgar
Beijing
Explain how the magnetic compass, listed under "TECHNOLOGY: Nautical Improvements," might have impacted the development of cities such as Hangzhou and Constantinople.
It allowed for more accurate navigation, leading to increased trade and growth of port cities.
It was used for agricultural purposes, improving food production in cities.
It helped in building stronger city walls for defense.
It was primarily used for entertainment in urban areas.
