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Example Question #5 : Trade, Commerce, And Market Competition 600 Bce To 600 Ce
Which of these statements about overland trade and transport in the classical era is incorrect?
Overland trade was possible in places without a reliable system of roads.
Overland trade was subject to more political disruption that oceangoing trade.
None of these statements are incorrect.
Overland trade was dependent on caravans of pack animals.
Overland trade was cheaper than oceangoing trade.
None of these statements are incorrect.
All of these statements about overland trade and transport in the classical era are correct. Overland trade was typically cheaper than oceangoing trade, but it was more dangerous and much more likely to be subject to political disruption. Overland trade was primarily carried out by caravans of pack animals, like horses and camels. Although trade was more difficult in places without a reliable system of roads, it was hardly impossible.
Example Question #1621 : Ap World History
Indian Ocean trade from 600 to 1450 resulted in all of the following except __________.
the trade in labor, spices, horses, and other goods
the increased wealth of Western European nations
the spread of Buddhism
the spread of Islam
the use of dhows in trade
the increased wealth of Western European nations
This answer is correct because Western European nations like the British and the Dutch were not yet engaged in Indian Ocean trade in this period, and as a result showed no increase in wealth as a result of the Indian Ocean trade in the years mentioned.
Example Question #1622 : Ap World History
During the Third Crusade, which Eastern Mediterranean island was conquered by Richard the Lionheart and served as one of the last bastions of Christendom in the East during the Crusades' decline?
Malta
Sardinia
Sicily
Majorca
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus was conquered by Richard the Lionheart in 1191 and formally introduced into the Crusader Kingdoms as the Kingdom of Cyprus. It was one of the final crusader kingdoms to fall, thanks to its defensibility and isolation from the mainland. It would stay in Catholic hands until 1489 when it was conquered by the Republic of Venice, and later by the Ottoman Empire.
Example Question #1623 : Ap World History
The Crusades resulted in which of the following changes within Europe?
A decrease in the spread of knowledge and trade within Europe
Temporary European control of Egypt and North Africa
Re-discovery of written works from the classical world, along with an increase in Mediterranean trade networks
Large scale immigration of Europeans to the Middle East
The establishment of a massive European land empire throughout much of the Middle East
Re-discovery of written works from the classical world, along with an increase in Mediterranean trade networks
The Crusades allowed for Europeans to come into greater contact with Muslim societies, many of which had preserved classical Greek and Roman texts that had been lost in Europe. Furthermore, the increased movement of people resulted in the establishment of additional trade networks between the Middle East and Europe. While the Crusades also gave Europeans temporary holds on Middle Eastern territory, the conquered lands were located within the Levant.
Example Question #1624 : Ap World History
At the epicenter of African-European-Asian trade was the _____________.
Ottoman Empire
the Ming Dynasty
the Malian Empire
the Frankish kingdom
the Spanish Empire
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire straddled the border between Africa, Asia, and Europe, dominating trade between these regions. The Malian Empire, while extraordinarily wealthy, was in West Africa and ill suited to dominate trade between Europe and Asia. Likewise, the Ming dynasty was powerful and wealthy, but on the east coast of Asia, separated from Africa and Europe by the entirety of the Asian landmass. The Frankish kingdom dominated mainland Europe, but had little influence in Asia or Africa. Finally, the Spanish Empire was largely created out of an attempt to circumnavigate the Ottoman position.
Example Question #4 : Trade, Commerce, And Market Competition 600 Ce To 1450
While the Celts were known for fine enamelwork, the Roman artisan tradition centered around __________________.
ivory
paper and papyrus
jade
silver and glass
silk
silver and glass
While different provinces and people within the Roman empire had their own traditions of craftsmanship, Rome's silver and glass workshops were considered the best in the world for millennium.
Egypt and other regions of the empire excelled in the crafting of papyrus and paper, not Rome.
Jade, ivory, and silks were all available in ancient Rome, but from distant provinces' trade with other empires; none of these goods came from Rome.
Example Question #1625 : Ap World History
What was the purpose of caravansaries?
To pool a community’s resources to invest in a collective trading venture
To provide protection for traveling merchants from raiding parties
To transport goods across vast distances of land
To provide lodging and food to traveling caravans
To keep track of the exchange of goods and items in the Dar al-Islam
To provide lodging and food to traveling caravans
For many hundreds of years the majority of trading between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia was facilitated by Muslim traders who operated trading caravans. These caravans would move over vast distances carrying goods from one region to another. Caravansaries were important establishments that sprung up to cater to the needs of these traveling caravans. Their presence was generally indicative of a wealthy city -trade begets wealth.
Example Question #1626 : Ap World History
Ghana emerged as a wealthy and prosperous region primarily due to control of ___________.
the African slave trade
the African diamond trade
the Congo and Nile Rivers
the African gold trade
the Senegal and Niger Rivers
the African gold trade
Ghana and other West African states became immensely wealthy in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries due to control of the lucrative African gold trade. Gold arrived in Ghana from southern Africa and was exchanged with Arab traders for luxury goods like salt.
Example Question #1627 : Ap World History
Dhows were commonly used __________.
in the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea
in the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea
in the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea
in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea
in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean
in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea
Dhows were sailing vessels which were commonly used by Indian and Arab traders in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
Example Question #1628 : Ap World History
In which year did the Ming dynasty halt state-sponsored commercial voyages?
1645
The Ming dynasty continued to support state-sponsored voyages throughout its history
1271
1433
1350
1433
From 1405 to 1433, the explorer Zheng He conducted seven voyages on behalf of the Ming dynasty for the purposes of diplomacy and trade. After his death in 1433, the Ming dynasty vastly reduced its naval expenditures due to increasing military threats.