Question

1. post classical era (600 ce - 1400 ce)

based on the map and your knowledge of history, which of the following statements best represents the post classical era?

• improved transportation technologies and commercial practices led to increased trade volume and routes.
• improved communication technologies and led to increased support by surrounding empires.
• improved transportation technologies created confusing trade routes which did not flourish.
• waring empires did not trade with one another, therefore reducing the number of trade routes during the period.

clear all

Explanation:

In the Post - Classical Era (600 CE - 1450 CE), the development of transportation technologies (like the astrolabe, caravanserai, and new ship designs) and commercial practices (such as the use of money - economy, partnerships, and credit) led to an expansion of trade routes (like the Silk Roads, Indian Ocean trade, and Trans - Saharan trade) and an increase in trade volume. The first option aligns with this historical context. The second option is incorrect as communication technologies were not the main driver of increased support from empires for trade. The third option is wrong because improved transportation technologies facilitated, not confused, trade routes which did flourish. The fourth option is incorrect as empires during this time, even if they were in conflict, still engaged in trade (e.g., the Crusades led to some trade between Christian and Muslim regions), and trade routes were increasing, not decreasing.

Answer:

A. Improved transportation technologies and commercial practices led to increased trade volume and routes.