Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a major difference between Arab expansion in the seventh century and Viking expansion in the ninth century?
a) Arab expansion relied most heavily on diplomacy, while Viking expansion relied most heavily on military might.
b) Viking expansion tended to occur in areas with few large urban centers, while the Arab expansion occurred in areas with comparatively large urban centers.
c) Arab expansion was financed by
religious tithing, while Viking expansion was financed by profit from the silk trade.
d) Viking expansion was limited to Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, and Greenland, while Arab expansion was limited to the Arabian Peninsula and Persia.
c) Arab expansion relied heavily on the technology of the cannon, while Viking expansion relied heavily on dragon boats.
Which of the following is true of trade in the Indian Ocean during the time period 600 to 1450?
Which of the following is true of commerce in the Indian Ocean during the time period 600-1450 C.E.? Indian Ocean commerce flourished and was conducted by a mixture of Asian, Middle Eastern, and East African merchants.
Which of the following did the Mongol armies fail to conquer and why?
Which of the following did the Mongol armies fail to conquer, and why? a. Kievan Russia, because the Mongols were unable to endure the harsh Russian winters.
Which of the following contributed to the Chinese government's decision to stop?
Which of the following contributed to the Chinese government's decision to stop voyages of exploration in the Indian Ocean in the early fifteenth century? c) The destruction of the Chinese fleet by typhoons.
Which of the following was most responsible for the initial spread of Islam to West Africa?
While the motivations of early conversions remain unclear, it is apparent that the early presence of Islam in West Africa was linked to trade and commerce with North Africa. Trade between West Africa and the Mediterranean predated Islam, however, North African Muslims intensified the Trans-Saharan trade.