Question 1

What aspect of Indian society does the Chinese monk Xuanzang describe in detail in Source 7.1?&#10;A) Competitive sports&#10;B) Local markets&#10;C) The guild system&#10;D) The caste system

Accepted Answer

The Chinese monk Xuanzang describes the caste system in detail in Source 7.1.

Question 2

Leo Africanus's account in Source 7.3 offers evidence of long-distance trade between West Africa and&#10;A) China.&#10;B) Oceania.&#10;C) Europe.&#10;D) India.

Accepted Answer

Leo Africanus's account describes the trade routes between the West African kingdoms and Europe, specifically with countries such as Portugal and Italy, indicating a long-distance trade relationship between West Africa and Europe. There is no mention of trade with China, Oceania, or India in this source.

Question 3

According to Leo Africanus's account in Source 7.3,West Africans were willing to pay high prices for&#10;A) gold.&#10;B) grain.&#10;C) slaves.&#10;D) horses.

Accepted Answer

Leo Africanus noted that West Africans were willing to pay high prices for horses, as they were highly valued and not readily available in the region, making them a significant import.

Question 4

Which of the following reflects the state of Buddhist studies in seventh-century India as described by the Chinese monk Xuanzang in Source 7.1?&#10;A) United&#10;B) Divided&#10;C) Syncretic&#10;D) Secular

Accepted Answer

Xuanzang describes the Buddhist community in seventh-century India as being divided into different sects with varying beliefs and practices.

Question 5

In Source 7.2,Marco Polo's description of the city of Hangzhou,which he referred to as Kinsay,highlights the role of the city as an important center for&#10;A) trade.&#10;B) art.&#10;C) Confucianism.&#10;D) Christianity.

Accepted Answer

Marco Polo describes Hangzhou as a bustling trade center with markets filled with goods from all over the world, emphasizing the importance of trade in the city's economy.

Deck 8: A: Commerce and Culture 500-1500