Cultural Exchange and Connectivity in Afro-Eurasia (1200-1450 CE) Quiz

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#1

Which city served as a hub for cultural exchange and trade along the Silk Road during the specified period?

Alexandria
Venice
Samarkand
Cairo
#2

Which empire facilitated the spread of Islam, fostering cultural exchange across Afro-Eurasia?

Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
Abbasid Caliphate
#3

Which language served as a lingua franca for trade and cultural exchange in Afro-Eurasia during this period?

Greek
Sanskrit
Arabic
Latin
#4

Which innovation significantly improved connectivity and facilitated the exchange of ideas and goods during this period?

Movable type printing
Compass
Horse collar
Gunpowder
#5

Which famous traveler documented his extensive journeys across Afro-Eurasia during this time, providing valuable insights into cultural exchange?

Marco Polo
Ibn Battuta
Zheng He
Christopher Columbus
#6

During the period mentioned, which Chinese dynasty promoted maritime exploration and cultural exchange through voyages led by Zheng He?

Song Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
#7

Which city became a center of learning and cultural exchange in the Islamic world, attracting scholars from various regions during this era?

Baghdad
Mecca
Cordoba
Timbuktu
#8

Which famous traveler from the Islamic world journeyed extensively, recording his experiences in his work 'Rihla'?

Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Jubayr
Ibn Hawqal
Ibn Fadlan
#9

Which Italian city-state played a significant role in cultural exchange and trade during the Renaissance, serving as a bridge between Europe and the Islamic world?

Venice
Florence
Milan
Genoa
#10

Which trade network connected Africa, Europe, and Asia, fostering cultural diffusion and economic prosperity?

Silk Road
Trans-Saharan trade route
Indian Ocean trade network
Mediterranean Sea trade route
#11

Which African kingdom was known for its flourishing trade networks and cultural exchange with North Africa and the Middle East during this period?

Ghana Empire
Mali Empire
Songhai Empire
Axumite Empire
#12

Which Islamic scholar made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, influencing cultural exchange between the Islamic world and Europe?

Ibn Sina
Al-Khwarizmi
Al-Biruni
Al-Farabi
#13

Which Indian kingdom was renowned for its maritime trade and cultural exchange with Southeast Asia, China, and the Middle East during this period?

Vijayanagara Empire
Chola Empire
Maurya Empire
Gupta Empire
#14

Which African city-state was renowned for its role in trans-Saharan trade and cultural exchange during the medieval period?

Zanzibar
Mombasa
Kilwa
Great Zimbabwe
#15

Which Chinese dynasty was responsible for the construction of the Grand Canal, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between northern and southern China?

Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Ming Dynasty

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