Question 1

Byzantium and China in the third-wave era were similar because both&#10;A) collapsed at the end of the classical era,never to recover.&#10;B) influenced third-wave civilizations that developed in their regions.&#10;C) were threatened by the Islamic Arab empire in the 600s and 700s.&#10;D) were ruled by emperors who were figureheads with no power.

Accepted Answer

Byzantium and China both influenced third-wave civilizations that developed in their respective regions. Byzantium's legacy can be seen in the development of Eastern Europe and Russia, while China's influence can be seen in the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia and the development of various East Asian civilizations. Neither civilization fully collapsed at the end of the classical era, and both were ruled by powerful emperors who exerted significant control over their respective territories. While both faced threats from the Islamic Arab Empire, this was not the defining similarity between the two.

Question 2

Which of the following was the center of long-distance oceanic trade in the millennium from 500 to 1500?&#10;A) The Mediterranean Sea&#10;B) The Indian Ocean&#10;C) The Atlantic Ocean&#10;D) The Pacific Ocean

Accepted Answer

The Indian Ocean was the center of long-distance oceanic trade from 500 to 1500, connecting East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India, Southeast Asia, and China. The trade routes across the Indian Ocean were an important factor in the spread of maritime technologies, cultural exchange, and the emergence of new trading cities and empires.

Question 3

Which of the following resulted from the transregional interaction during the third-wave era?&#10;A) The spread of the Black Death across Eurasia&#10;B) The spread of European technologies to China&#10;C) The adoption of Roman Catholicism in Kiev&#10;D) The immunity to Eurasian diseases in the Americas

Accepted Answer

The transregional interactions during the third-wave era facilitated the spread of the Black Death across Eurasia through trade routes like the Silk Road.

Question 4

Which region had the densest web of connection before the fifteenth century?&#10;A) Afro-Eurasia&#10;B) Pacific Oceania&#10;C) North America&#10;D) South America

Accepted Answer

Afro-Eurasia had the densest web of connection before the fifteenth century due to its location at the crossroads of several major trade routes, including the Silk Road, the Indian Ocean trade network, and the Trans-Saharan trade route. This allowed for the exchange of ideas, cultures, goods, and technologies between civilizations in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Deck 3: G: State and Empire in Eurasianorth Africa 500 B.C.E-500 C.E