Trade Networks in Afro-Eurasia and the Indian Ocean, 1200-1450 Quiz

Test your knowledge on maritime history with questions about major trade centers, commodities, and influential civilizations from 1200-1450.

#1

Which city was a major center of trade in the Indian Ocean during the period 1200-1450?

Venice
Constantinople
Calicut
Seville
#2

Which empire controlled the Silk Road during the 13th century?

Ottoman Empire
Mongol Empire
Byzantine Empire
Inca Empire
#3

Which technological innovation played a significant role in facilitating long-distance trade during the period 1200-1450?

Steam engine
Astrolabe
Printing press
Telegraph
#4

Which European explorer reached India by sea in 1498, establishing direct maritime trade routes between Europe and Asia?

Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Amerigo Vespucci
#5

Which commodity was commonly referred to as 'white gold' and was a major trade item in West Africa during the medieval period?

Salt
Gold
Ivory
Slaves
#6

Which region of Asia served as a significant hub for the exchange of spices during the medieval period?

South Asia
East Asia
Central Asia
Southeast Asia
#7

What was the primary commodity exchanged along the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

Silk
Salt
Spices
Tea
#8

Which Chinese explorer is credited with his extensive maritime voyages in the Indian Ocean during the early 15th century?

Zheng He
Marco Polo
Ibn Battuta
Vasco da Gama
#9

Which African kingdom was known for its control over the gold trade routes across the Sahara Desert?

Ghana Empire
Mali Empire
Songhai Empire
Zimbabwe Kingdom
#10

Which Italian city-state dominated Mediterranean trade during the Renaissance period?

Genoa
Milan
Florence
Naples
#11

Which city served as the primary hub for the exchange of goods between Europe and the Middle East during the Crusades?

Jerusalem
Damascus
Alexandria
Acre
#12

Which city emerged as a major trading center in East Africa due to its strategic location along the Swahili Coast?

Cairo
Mombasa
Timbuktu
Kilwa
#13

What was the significance of the Mongol Empire in facilitating trade between East Asia and Europe during the 13th and 14th centuries?

It established a system of standardized currency across its vast territory.
It imposed heavy taxes on trade caravans passing through its territory.
It provided safe passage and encouraged cultural exchange along the Silk Road.
It prohibited foreign merchants from engaging in trade within its borders.
#14

What was the significance of the Indian Ocean trade routes during the period 1200-1450?

They facilitated the spread of Islam from Arabia to East Africa and Southeast Asia.
They were primarily used for the transportation of military goods and equipment.
They enabled the exchange of agricultural techniques between China and Europe.
They were controlled exclusively by European powers.

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