Global Trade Quick Check
Suppose you developed a map similar to the map shown with a legend showing the geographic origins of silk, spices, cotton, and porcelain. Where would these goods be placed on the map?
Silk --> China
Spices --> Southeast Asia
Cotton --> India, the Nile Basin, and Central America
Porcelain --> China
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
The purpose of the Silk Road was to trade, sell, and purchase goods from one town to the next using a land-based route. ✅
The purpose of the Silk Road was to trade, sell, and purchase goods from one port to the next using a sea-based route.
The purpose of the Silk Road was to establish and expand trade routes between Asia and Central America.
The purpose of the Silk Road was for India to gain control of the trade route to charge higher taxes.
Using the excerpt from Christopher Columbus’s journal during his first voyage, which of the following summarizes how Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s motivations were different?
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk. ✅
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain.
Which of the following correctly analyzes the ways in which new systems of trade impacted the global economy?
New economic ideas like mercantilism and capitalism enriched European economies. ✅
Silver mines contributed to the wealth of South American economies.
West African trading empires gained power as new resources became available.
Chinese dynasties in Asia lost wealth from global trade.
Which of the following correctly analyzes how the cartaz system represented a departure from previous patterns of trade?
Portuguese, Muslim, and Venetian traders formed an alliance to share ports and profits using the cartaz system.
Portuguese ports now had exclusive control of Indian Ocean trade. ✅
The cartaz system made few long-lasting or impactful changes.
Muslim and Venetian traders gained power as people bought cartazes from them.
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