AP WORLD 3.3 READING QUIZ (READING QUESTIONS)

(DURHAM TALK) Slave

Comes from the word Slavic

(DURHAM TALK) Bactrian

Double Humped Camel

What was the relationship between long distance trade networks and the religion of Islam?

Many high class people in Baghdad desired luxury foreign products which prompted many Muslim merchants to immersed into the Afro-Eurasian trade routes as to obtain desirable goods. Soon Middle Eastern traders started a commercial colony in southern China (Canton) which linked Islam to many people who were trading or buying/selling.

The achievements listed here occurred prior to the invention of the printing press and the Scientific Revolution. Why are most students familiar with Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton but not the scientists listed here?

Most students are familiar with Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton, but not any of the ones on the list in the book because they are from Europe while the ones in the book are Middle Eastern (or Islamic). Europeans have constantly been the people who have been deemed "superior" in history, so students (especially in America) learn about the important white people rather than anyone of any other ethnicity.

(DURHAM TALK) MAP

Not gonna see trade within these large cultures; the state is gonna be in control of trade; ALOT OF THINGS STARTED IN MEXICO

(DURHAM TALK) Hellenistic World

Greece

How did Islam strengthen the trade connections and state building for the kingdoms shown in this map?

Islam strenghthened the trade connections and state building for the kingdoms shown in this map by giving them a common religion that could connect them to the Islam Empire and other Islamic territories (enriched their trade and resources). They were able to prosper from their Islam connections which would help in developing their state building for the kingdoms.

(DURHAM TALK) Dromedary

Single Humped Camel

What scientific or technological achievements are reflected in this image?

Some scientific or technological achievements that are reflected in this image are telescopes, globes, hourglasses, pendulums, compasses, rulers and other measurement devices. (mathematics and astronomy)

(DURHAM TALK) Rulers and Elites **IMPORTANT***

Take on Islam, to connect to Islam to have something in common with traders

What impact did the Arabian camel have on long-distance trade in Eurasia and Africa?

The Arabian camel allowed the long-distance trade between Eurasia and Africa to become easier. They were now able to travel the long distance on an animal that was able to carry heavy loads and walk for ten days without water (very efficient).

How did the expansion of Islam lead to the spread of learning?

The expansion of Islam caused many West African cities and civilizations to adopt the religion. This city Timbuktu became a center of learning with over a hundred Quranic school and other major education institutions. Many students came to these schools which is how Islam caused the spread of learning.

Using this map, compare the patterns of trade in the Americas with the patterns of trade in Eurasia. What are the reasons for the differences?

The patterns of trade in the Americas differed from the patterns of trade in Eurasia by being less trade routes and major cities/areas for trade. There were only a few hotspots for major trade, but otherwise there wasn't many trade routes or areas for trade. The reason for these differences were the environmental barriers and the lack of travel vessels. There weren't any horses, camels, large boats, or wheeled vehicles that were in Afro-Eurasia.

Explain how the roads pictured here strengthened Inca civilization?

The roads strengthened Inca civilization by connecting all the people throughout the empire which allowed them to trade and be united. Along with this, the roads were beneficial for messengers and travelers to use if they needed to. All of these things strengthened the Inca civilization by making it more unified.

Explain how this mosque in West Africa is an example of cultural diffusion?

This mosque in West Africa is an example of cultural diffusion because it shows how Islam spread all the way to Africa. The Africans then adopted the religion and constructed a mosque (which is the place of worship for Islam). This displays the diffusion of a Middle Eastern religion into an African civilization

What changes did trans-Saharan trade bring to West Africa?

Trans-Saharan trade caused West Africa to develop civilizations and city-states that had complex systems such as monarchies (politics) and more commerce (economics) as they now had more motives to.

(DURHAM TALK) Concubines

Women kept around for basically only sex

(DURHAM TALK) Mansa Musa

devalued gold; traded with lots of gold and had to borrow gold because he had given so much away and would pay back the person; controlled a bunch of gold mines;