2.5 Cultural Consequences of Connectivity

• Trade routes facilitated the diffusion of religions and languages across Afro-Eurasia during the period of c. 1200 to c. 1450.

  True
• The mixing of languages through trade led to the emergence of lingua francas.


  True
• Match the trade route with its geographic coverage:

  Silk Road ↔️ East Asia to Europe

  Indian Ocean Routes ↔️ East Africa to Southeast Asia

  Trans-Saharan Routes ↔️ North Africa to West Africa
• The printing press, originating in China, enabled the mass production of books
• The compass improved maritime navigation, enabling the expansion of long-distance trade
• Key cultural consequences of connectivity

  1️⃣ Spread of Ideas

  2️⃣ Diffusion of Religions

  3️⃣ Linguistic Diversity

  4️⃣ Artistic Influences
• Which goods were traded along the Indian Ocean Routes?

  Textiles, spices, ivory
• Match the technology with its impact:

  Printing Press ↔️ Mass production of books

  Compass ↔️ Improved maritime navigation
• Buddhism spread through trade, royal support, and pilgrimage routes in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Tibet
• The compass improved maritime navigation
• Religious diffusion during this period saw the expansion of Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism
• Match the cultural element with its consequence of connectivity:

  Religions ↔️ Adaptation to local traditions

  Languages ↔️ Emergence of lingua francas

  Artistic Styles ↔️ Creation of syncretic forms
• Moorish architectural influence can be seen in buildings across the Islamic world and parts of Europe.


  True
• What are the Cultural Consequences of Connectivity during the period of c. 1200 to c. 1450?

  Spread of ideas, technologies, cultural practices
• Which major religions expanded through trade and conquest during the period of c. 1200 to c. 1450?

  Islam, Buddhism, Christianity
• The Silk Road connected East Asia to Europe, facilitating the trade of silk, porcelain, and spices
• Arrange the major religions in order of their primary geographic expansion from c. 1200 to c. 1450:

  1️⃣ Islam in West Africa

  2️⃣ Buddhism in Southeast Asia

  3️⃣ Christianity in Eastern Europe
• Where did the printing press originate?

  China
• What does the term "Cultural Consequences of Connectivity" refer to?

  Spread of ideas and practices
• The Silk Road facilitated trade between East Asia and Europe.

  True
• What are some regions where Christianity spread from 1200 to 1450?

  Europe, Middle East, Asia
• Christianity spread through Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia via Crusades and royal patronage.


  True
• The printing press and compass facilitated cultural and economic exchanges across Eurasia from c. 1200 to c. 1450.


  True
• Order the major trade routes that facilitated cultural exchange across Afro-Eurasia.

  1️⃣ Silk Road

  2️⃣ Indian Ocean Routes

  3️⃣ Trans-Saharan Routes
• The spread of printing technology facilitated the exchange of ideas and knowledge
• The spread of ideas led to the sharing of new philosophies, scientific concepts, and technological innovations
• What were the three major trade routes across Afro-Eurasia from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

  Silk Road, Indian Ocean, Trans-Saharan
• Trade routes during the period of c. 1200 to c. 1450 led to increased economic interdependence and cultural blending.


  True
• Which technological innovation revolutionized maritime navigation during the period of c. 1200 to c. 1450?

  Compass
• The printing press enabled the spread of religious texts, scientific works, and literary classics across Eurasia.


  True
• The mixing of languages led to the emergence of lingua francas
• Islam spread through trade, conquest, and Sufi missionaries
• Which major religion spread through trade, conquest, and Sufi missionaries in West Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia?

  Islam
• What process led to the emergence of diverse religious practices and the blending of faiths across Afro-Eurasia?

  Religious adaptation
• What term refers to the spread of ideas, technologies, and cultural practices through expanding trade networks?

  Cultural Consequences of Connectivity
• The printing press and compass enabled the expansion of long-distance trade and cultural exchanges.


  True
• What artistic style in India blended Persian, Islamic, and local Indian traditions?

  Mughal