Traditions and Encounters, 4th Edition (Bentley)

Chapter 12: CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGE ON THE SILK ROADS


1			What developments in the classical era helped reduce the risks inherent in long-distance trade?




2			How did the trade networks of the Hellenistic era help set the stage for the silk roads?




3			In general, what goods from what regions were traded along the silk roads?




4			How did Buddhism become the most popular faith in all of East Asia?




5			How did the silk roads facilitate the spread of Hinduism and Christianity?




6			Why is the rise of Manichaeism such a good example of the relationship between long-distance trade and the spread of religion?




7			What were the long-term effects of the spread of disease along the silk roads?




8			How did China's culture change after the decline of the Han dynasty?




9			What were some of the main causes of the decay and fall of the Western Roman Empire?




10			How did Europe's culture change during the late Roman Empire?