Quiz Trade Routes

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1 A major result of the development of civilization in ancient Egypt was the

	conquest and settlement of Western Europe by the Egyptian Empire
	establishment of a democratic system of government in Egypt
	establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other kingdoms
	decline of agriculture as an important occupation in Egypt

2 The Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Suez Canal are strategically important because they are

	under the control of Communist nations
	at the center of the worlds major illegal drug trade
	the cause of friction between Israel and its Arab neighbors
	trade routes for petroleum exports to nations around the world

3 The Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait of Gibraltar are important because they

	prevent attacks on bordering nations
	control access to vital trade routes
	limit Russian access to warm-water ports
	prohibit the movement of ships carrying nuclear weapons

4 Singapore and Hong Kong have become major economic powers by taking advantage of their

	abundant mineral resources
	imported cheap labor from Japan
	profits from agricultural surpluses
	favorable location on international trade routes

5 "When China wakes, it will shake the world." — Napoleon, 1817

In this quotation, Napoleon was referring to the

	European fear of Chinese culture and traditions
	potential of China as a great world power
	policy of rapid industrialization in China
	ability of China to control world trade routes

6 The location of seaports and the abundance of natural resources such as hardwoods, rubber, and spices were factors that led to

	the use of trans-Saharan trade routes by early African empires
	the invasion of Korea and Manchuria by Japan
	European imperialism in Southeast Asia
	Russian expansion into Siberia

7 One similarity between the ancient African kingdoms of Egypt, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai is that all of these kingdoms were located

	in mountainous terrain
	in coastal areas
	on major trading routes
	in rain forest areas

8 The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai flourished between A.D. 700 and 1600 mainly because they

	controlled the trade routes across the Sahara
	developed self-sufficient economies
	became religious centers considered sacred to Africans
	received support from European colonial governments

9 One major effect of the European slave trade on Africa was that the slave trade

	strengthened the traditional African economic systems
	led to a rapid decrease in tribal warfare
	hastened the decline of African kingdoms
	increased the number of trade routes across the Sahara

10 The reason that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) greatly influences the world today is that it

	commands the loyalty of the worldwide Islamic community
	develops and exports important technology
	controls access to trade routes between the East and West
	manages the oil supply that affects the global economy

11 One reason for the growth and success of 9th-century cities such as Baghdad, Constantinople, and Ch’ang-an (Xian) was that they

	were part of the Roman Empire
	tolerated religious diversity
	traded only with people from their immediate region
	were located on major trade routes

12 The rise of the West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai can be attributed to

	their emphasis on nationalism
	the spread of Christianity
	the rise of European imperialism
	their locations near the trans-Sahara trade routes

13 One way in which the Silk Roads and the West African trade routes are similar is that along both routes

	the main items exchanged were ivory and tobacco
	concrete was used to improve the surface of the roads
	a single currency was used to make transactions easier
	ideas were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other

14 The economies of the western African civilizations of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai relied on

	industrial growth
	shipbuilding
	textile production
	trans-Saharan trade routes

15 A major argument used to support the building of the Suez and Panama Canals was that these waterways would

	shorten trade routes
	strengthen command economies
	increase competition for trade
	promote the local economy

16 Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?

	occupation by foreign powers
	interaction with Latin America
	surplus of porcelain from Japan
	access to important trade routes

17 Constantinople’s location on the Bosporus Strait was one reason that the Byzantine Empire was able to

	conquer the Russian city of Moscow
	spread Judaism throughout western Europe
	control key trade routes between Europe and Asia
	unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches

18 The major reason that Portugal and Spain established water routes to Asia’s spice markets was to

	experiment with new technology such as the astrolabe and sextant
	provide jobs for navigators, cartographers,and shipbuilders
	avoid the overland routes that were controlled by Muslim traders
	discover new continents, plants, and animals

19 The growth of maritime and overland trading routes led to

	decreased interest in inventions and technology
	the limited migration of peoples
	increased cultural diffusion
	the development of subsistence agriculture

20 The outcome of the Opium War showed that in the 19th century,

	the Chinese Army was the most highly disciplined army in the world
	China was no longer strong enough to resist Western demands for trading rights
	the Chinese people were successful in eliminating foreign influence
	the Chinese Government preferred to continue the opium trade

21 During the 1980s and 1990s, the economic policies of China, supported by Deng Xiaoping, have led directly to

	an expansion of China's colonial empire
	an increase in trade with the West
	a return to a strict command economy
	the success of the commune system

22 In China during the 1980's, government efforts to adapt Western economic ideas resulted in

	increased dependence on the Soviet Union
	a slowdown of economic growth
	increased trade with many industrialized nations
	military confrontations with other Asian nations

23 Base your answer to the following question on the statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Speaker A: This agreement would help both of our nations. We would increase trade by eliminating tariffs, and thus business and job opportunities would increase, both north and south of the border.

Speaker B: You, like other supporters of this agreement, are just trying to exploit our workers, who work for much lower wages, and our environment, which has much less protective legislation than your own. Your businesses would make more money, but the health of our people and the quality of our air and water would suffer.

Speaker C: As people and goods move more freely across our common border, so too would illegal immigrants and illegal substances. The costs would outweigh the benefits of this agreement.

Speaker D: In the long run, conditions would become more equal if this agreement were approved. The inefficient enterprises in our country would be forced to improve their operations. In time, the increased opportunities would benefit us all.

These speakers are discussing the

	North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
	International Court of Justice
	G-7 (a group of seven industrialized nations)
	Organization of American States (OAS)

24 Base your answer to the following question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

"Yesterday, your Ambassador petitioned my Ministers regarding your trade with China.... Our Celestial Empire possesses all things in great abundance and lacks no product within its own borders. There is, therefore, no need to import any product manufactured by outside barbarians in exchange for our own goods."

–Emperor Ch'ien Lung of China to King George III of Britain, 1793

In the view of the Emperor, which foreign policy action was in the best interest of China in 1793?

	maintaining economic isolation
	expanding foreign trade
	increasing international interdependence
	developing into a colonial power

25 Base your answer on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

The Canal was dug by Egypt's sons and 120,000 of them died while working. The Suez Canal Company in Paris is an impostor company. It usurped our concessions. . . Therefore, I have signed today the following law which has been approved by the Cabinet: Article l of the decree reads, "The Universal Company of the Suez Maritime Canal –– Egyptian Joint Stock Company – is hereby nationalized. All its assets, rights and obligations are hereby transferred to the Nation."

Source: World History, Prentice Hall

This passage describes the decision of the Egyptian government to

	end trade with Mediterranean countries
	stop building canals
	take control of the Suez Canal
	sell the Suez Canal to France

26 One reason the ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they

	were located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
	had no contact with the rest of the world
	followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers
	developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt

27 An immediate result of Commodore Matthew Perry's visit to Japan in 1853 was

	an alliance between Japan and Russia
	the development of trade between Japan and the West
	a war between Japan and the United States
	the continued isolation of Japan

28 One of the major goals of the European Union (European Economic Community) has been to

	remove all trade barriers between member nations
	open Europe to trade with the United States and Japan
	block the influence of Latin America in European affairs
	decrease member nations' military role in the Middle East

29 The Commercial Revolution in western Europe led directly to the

	development of a socialist economy
	establishment of the guild system
	weakening of the power of the middle class
	expansion of world trade

30 Spain's colonial policy of mercantilism affected the development of Latin American nations by promoting

	the production of raw materials and cash crops
	free and rapid trade with Asia and Africa
	respect for the rights of indigenous people
	isolationism as a response to international political issues

31 In recent years, a major success of the European Union (EU) has been the

	creation of a single military force
	rejection of national sovereignty
	adoption of a single language
	elimination of trade barriers

32 As the Middle Ages ended, the rise of a middle class in western Europe can be attributed to the

	economic policies of the Roman Empire
	increase in trade that resulted from the Crusades
	strength of Christianity in medieval Europe
	self-sufficiency of the manor system

33 In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Dutch interest in the islands of Southeast Asia was mainly based on the

	spice trade
	large numbers of Christian converts
	rich deposits of gold and silver
	development of manufacturing sites