Question 1

What were some effects of global trade increase?

Accepted Answer

Increases cultural, biological, and technological diffusion across Afro-Eurasia

Question 2

2.1 MCQ #1:
Which statement about China and trade does this passage best support?

Accepted Answer

Trade between Europe and Cathay was greatly enhanced by the security established by the Mongol empire.

Question 3

2.1 MCQ #2:
Which development was the turning point that led to the expansion of trade between Asia and Europe?

Accepted Answer

The conquest by Mongols, which led to improved trade routes and reduced trading costs.

Question 4

2.1 MCQ #3:
Which objects or ideas was the author most likely writing about that represented continuity or change in Chinese trade?

Accepted Answer

Silver, gems, and gold went from Europe to China; silk, paper, and gunpowder went from China to Europe

Question 5

2.1 SAQ
a) Describe ONE example of money economies that affected Silk Road trade during the periods c. 1200 - c. 1450.

Accepted Answer

The use of paper money / currencies affected the Silk road (known as flying cash) because it was much easier to transport as opposed to coins. Coins tended to be much heavier and unwieldy to transport.

Question 6

2.1 SAQ
b) Describe ONE example of commercial practice that affected Silk Roads trade during the period c. 1200 - c. 1450.

Accepted Answer

The development of money economies whereas a trader will trade with money instead of bartering with goods. It provided convenience towards the merchants

Question 7

2.1 SAQ
c) Explain ONE example of cultures spreading between the East and the West.

Accepted Answer

As commerce and trade occurred in the silk roads, cultures dispersed and spread in several ways. For example, Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism were all spread along the Silk Road.

Question 8

2.3 MCQ #1
The map helps explain why South Asian merchants preferred to travel...

Accepted Answer

to Africa in the winter months

Question 9

2.3 MCQ #2
Since merchants were often delayed in foreign ports for lengthy periods of time, they frequently...

Accepted Answer

married wives who often converted to their religion

Question 10

2.3 MCQ #3
The coastal cities of Mombasa, Sofala, and Mogadishu often exported...

Accepted Answer

slaves, ivory, and gold

Question 11

2.3 SAQ
a) explain ONE cause of expanded trade in the Indian Ocean basin in the period c. 1200 - c. 1450.

Accepted Answer

One cause of expanded trade was the knowledge of the dangerous monsoons, winds and storms that occurred in the Indian Ocean. It was essential that merchants knew about the monsoons so that they could plan their voyages carefully and accordingly.

Question 12

2.3 SAQ
b) Explain ONE effect of expanded trade in the Indian Ocean basin in the period c. 1200 - c. 1450.

Accepted Answer

As trade expanded, merchants began leaving their home lands and travelling to distant lands as they waited for weather to be in their favor, causing diasporic communities to hatch. This led to much cultural diffusion as well.

Question 13

2.3 SAQ
c) Explain the relationship between the expansion of maritime trade in the Indian Ocean Basin in the period c. 1200 - c. 1450 and the expansion of trade over the land routes of the Silk Roads.

Accepted Answer

Both trades involved exchange of culture and goods along east to west, as well as cultural diversity among merchants.  Merchants greatly helped spread ideas and cultures along the Silk Road as well.

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Question	Answer

What were some effects of global trade increase?	Increases cultural, biological, and technological diffusion across Afro-Eurasia
2.1 MCQ #1: Which statement about China and trade does this passage best support?	Trade between Europe and Cathay was greatly enhanced by the security established by the Mongol empire.
2.1 MCQ #2: Which development was the turning point that led to the expansion of trade between Asia and Europe?	The conquest by Mongols, which led to improved trade routes and reduced trading costs.
2.1 MCQ #3: Which objects or ideas was the author most likely writing about that represented continuity or change in Chinese trade?	Silver, gems, and gold went from Europe to China; silk, paper, and gunpowder went from China to Europe
2.1 SAQ a) Describe ONE example of money economies that affected Silk Road trade during the periods c. 1200 - c. 1450.	The use of paper money / currencies affected the Silk road (known as flying cash) because it was much easier to transport as opposed to coins. Coins tended to be much heavier and unwieldy to transport.
2.1 SAQ b) Describe ONE example of commercial practice that affected Silk Roads trade during the period c. 1200 - c. 1450.	The development of money economies whereas a trader will trade with money instead of bartering with goods. It provided convenience towards the merchants
2.1 SAQ c) Explain ONE example of cultures spreading between the East and the West.	As commerce and trade occurred in the silk roads, cultures dispersed and spread in several ways. For example, Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism were all spread along the Silk Road.
2.3 MCQ #1 The map helps explain why South Asian merchants preferred to travel...	to Africa in the winter months
2.3 MCQ #2 Since merchants were often delayed in foreign ports for lengthy periods of time, they frequently...	married wives who often converted to their religion
2.3 MCQ #3 The coastal cities of Mombasa, Sofala, and Mogadishu often exported...	slaves, ivory, and gold
2.3 SAQ a) explain ONE cause of expanded trade in the Indian Ocean basin in the period c. 1200 - c. 1450.	One cause of expanded trade was the knowledge of the dangerous monsoons, winds and storms that occurred in the Indian Ocean. It was essential that merchants knew about the monsoons so that they could plan their voyages carefully and accordingly.
2.3 SAQ b) Explain ONE effect of expanded trade in the Indian Ocean basin in the period c. 1200 - c. 1450.	As trade expanded, merchants began leaving their home lands and travelling to distant lands as they waited for weather to be in their favor, causing diasporic communities to hatch. This led to much cultural diffusion as well.
2.3 SAQ c) Explain the relationship between the expansion of maritime trade in the Indian Ocean Basin in the period c. 1200 - c. 1450 and the expansion of trade over the land routes of the Silk Roads.	Both trades involved exchange of culture and goods along east to west, as well as cultural diversity among merchants. Merchants greatly helped spread ideas and cultures along the Silk Road as well.

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