FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT AP WORLD UNIT 2 EXAM

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT AP WORLD UNIT 2 EXAM

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Question 1: 2.3 SAQ

• explain ONE cause of expanded trade in the Indian Ocean basin in the period
• 1200 -
• 1450.

Answer:

One cause of expanded trade was the knowledge of the dangerous monsoons, winds and storms that occurred in the Indian Ocean. It was essential that merchants knew about the monsoons so that they could plan their voyages carefully and accordingly.

Question 2: 2.3 MCQ #3

The coastal cities of Mombasa, Sofala, and Mogadishu often exported...

Answer:

slaves, ivory, and gold

Question 3: 2.3 MCQ #2

Since merchants were often delayed in foreign ports for lengthy periods of time, they frequently...

Answer:

married wives who often converted to their religion

Question 4: 2.3 SAQ

b) Explain ONE effect of expanded trade in the Indian Ocean basin in the period

• 1200 -
• 1450.

Answer:

As trade expanded, merchants began leaving their home lands and travelling to distant lands as they waited for weather to be in their favor, causing diasporic communities to hatch. This led to much cultural diffusion as well.Question 5: 2.1 MCQ #2: Which development was the turning point that led to the expansion of trade between Asia and Europe?

Answer:

The conquest by Mongols, which led to improved trade routes and reduced trading costs.Question 6: 2.1 MCQ #3: Which objects or ideas was the author most likely writing about that represented continuity or change in Chinese trade?

Answer:

Silver, gems, and gold went from Europe to China; silk, paper, and gunpowder went from China to Europe

Question 7: 2.3 SAQ

c) Explain the relationship between the expansion of maritime trade in the Indian Ocean Basin in

the period

• 1200 -
• 1450 and the expansion of trade over the land routes of the Silk Roads.

Answer:

Both trades involved exchange of culture and goods along east to west, as well as cultural diversity among merchants. Merchants greatly helped spread ideas and cultures along the Silk Road as well.

Question 8: What were some effects of global trade increase?

Answer:

Increases cultural, biological, and technological diffusion across Afro-Eurasia

Question 9: 2.1 SAQ

b) Describe ONE example of commercial practice that affected Silk Roads trade during the

period

• 1200 -
• 1450.

Answer:

The development of money economies whereas a trader will trade with money instead of bartering with goods. It provided convenience towards the merchants

Question 10: 2.3 MCQ #1

The map helps explain why South Asian merchants preferred to travel...

Answer:

to Africa in the winter months Question 11: 2.1 MCQ #1: Which statement about China and trade does this passage best support?

Answer:

Trade between Europe and Cathay was greatly enhanced by the security established by the Mongol empire.

Question 12: 2.1 SAQ

c) Explain ONE example of cultures spreading between the East and the West.

Answer:

As commerce and trade occurred in the silk roads, cultures dispersed and spread in several ways. For example, Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism were all spread along the Silk Road.

Question 13: 2.1 SAQ

a) Describe ONE example of money economies that affected Silk Road trade during the periods

• 1200 -
• 1450.

Answer:

The use of paper money / currencies affected the Silk road (known as flying cash) because it was much easier to transport as opposed to coins. Coins tended to be much heavier and unwieldy to transport.