unit 2

Question 1

What were the two main trade routes in ancient times?

Answer 1

The Indian Ocean trade route and the Silk Road

Question 2

Which region was primarily connected through the Indian Ocean trade route?

Answer 2

East Africa, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and China

Question 3

Which region was primarily connected through the Silk Road?

Answer 3

Central Asia, the Middle East, India, and Europe

Question 4

What goods were commonly traded along the Indian Ocean trade route?

Answer 4

Spices, textiles, precious stones, and luxury goods

Question 5

What goods were commonly traded along the Silk Road?

Answer 5

Silk, spices, tea, and precious metals

Question 6

True or False: The Indian Ocean trade route was mainly sea-based.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or False: The Silk Road was mainly land-based.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Which empire played a significant role in facilitating trade along the Silk Road?

Answer 8

The Mongol Empire

Question 9

Which city was a major hub for trade along the Indian Ocean route?

Answer 9

Mumbai (Bombay)

Question 10

Which city was a major hub for trade along the Silk Road?

Answer 10

Samarkand

Question 11

What impact did the Indian Ocean trade route have on cultural exchange?

Answer 11

It facilitated the spread of religions, languages, and customs

Question 12

What impact did the Silk Road have on technological exchange?

Answer 12

It facilitated the spread of knowledge and inventions

Question 13

Which Chinese dynasty is known for its involvement in the Silk Road trade?

Answer 13

The Han Dynasty

Question 14

Which Indian kingdom was a major player in the Indian Ocean trade?

Answer 14

The Chola Dynasty

Question 15

What was the main purpose of the Indian Ocean trade route?

Answer 15

To facilitate the exchange of goods between different regions

Question 16

What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?

Answer 16

To connect the East and West for trade and cultural exchange

Question 17

Which body of water was central to the Indian Ocean trade route?

Answer 17

The Indian Ocean

Question 18

Which mountain range posed challenges to travelers along the Silk Road?

Answer 18

The Himalayas

Question 19

What technological advancement made trade along the Indian Ocean route more efficient?

Answer 19

The invention of the compass

Question 20

What was the significance of the city of Alexandria in the Indian Ocean trade route?

Answer 20

It served as a crucial link between the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean trade networks

Question 21

Which religion spread along the Silk Road due to trade interactions?

Answer 21

Buddhism

Question 22

Which empire controlled key ports along the Indian Ocean trade route?

Answer 22

The Roman Empire

Question 23

What was the impact of the Silk Road on the spread of diseases?

Answer 23

It facilitated the spread of diseases like the bubonic plague

Question 24

Which ancient civilization was known for its maritime trade along the Indian Ocean?

Answer 24

The Indus Valley Civilization

Question 25

What was the main form of transportation used along the Silk Road?

Answer 25

Camels

Question 26

What was the primary mode of transportation used for trade across the Indian Ocean?

Answer 26

Ships

Question 27

Which city in China served as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road?

Answer 27

Xi’an

Question 28

What was the role of the city of Hormuz in the Indian Ocean trade route?

Answer 28

It served as a major trading post connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean