Question

1. what was the purpose of justinians code of laws?

preserved roman legal principles that formed the basis of western legal tradition
section 2 – islam, trade, and cultural exchange
reading passage
hinduism, buddhism, and islam had major impacts on the cultural development of southeast asia. trade played an important role in the spread of islam, as traders spread islamic ideas along the silk road during a time of relative peace and prosperity. islam also spread into the interior of africa through the gold - salt trade. the factor that contributed most to the social and cultural identity of the middle east was strong islamic influence. the golden age of islam and the golden age of greece were similar because both experienced significant advances in science and technology. the crusades increased trade between europe and the middle east. trade routes such as the silk road and the gold - salt trade contributed to the exchange of goods and ideas among diverse cultures and supported the growth of civilizations.
comprehension questions

1. which belief systems most influenced southeast asia?
2. how did trade help spread islam across regions?
3. which trade route helped spread islam into the interior of africa?
4. what most influenced the social and cultural identity of the middle east?
5. how were the golden ages of islam and greece similar?
6. how did the crusades affect trade between europe and the middle east?

15a. which trade route contributed to the exchange of goods and ideas?
15b. what trade route traded spices & tea?
15c. what trade route traded ivory & nuts?
15d. which trade routes contributed to the growth of civilizations?

Explanation:

To answer these questions, we analyze the reading passage:

Q9

The passage states: "Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam had major impacts on the cultural development of Southeast Asia." So these belief systems most influenced Southeast Asia.

Q10

From the passage: "Trade played an important role in the spread of Islam, as traders spread Islamic ideas along the Silk Road during a time of relative peace and prosperity." Also, Islam spread into Africa via the gold - salt trade. So trade (through routes like Silk Road, gold - salt trade) allowed traders to spread Islamic ideas across regions.

Q11

The passage says: "Islam also spread into the interior of Africa through the gold - salt trade." Thus, the gold - salt trade route helped spread Islam into Africa’s interior.

Q12

The passage mentions: "The factor that contributed most to the social and cultural identity of the Middle East was strong Islamic influence." So strong Islamic influence was the main factor.

Q13

The passage states: "The Golden Age of Islam and the Golden Age of Greece were similar because both experienced significant advances in science and technology."

Q14

The passage says: "The Crusades increased trade between Europe and the Middle East."

Q15a

The passage notes: "Trade routes such as the Silk Road and the gold - salt trade contributed to the exchange of goods and ideas among diverse cultures..." So the Silk Road and the gold - salt trade are the routes.

Q15b

The Silk Road was known for trading spices and tea (along with other luxury goods from Asia to Europe).

Q15c

The gold - salt trade (in Africa) involved trading ivory, nuts (along with gold and salt).

Q15d

The passage says: "Trade routes such as the Silk Road and the gold - salt trade... supported the growth of civilizations." So the Silk Road and the gold - salt trade contributed.

Answer:

9. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam

10. Traders spread Islamic ideas along trade routes (Silk Road, gold - salt trade) during peaceful/prosperous times.

11. The gold - salt trade

12. Strong Islamic influence

13. Both had significant advances in science and technology.

14. The Crusades increased trade between Europe and the Middle East.

15a. The Silk Road and the gold - salt trade

15b. The Silk Road

15c. The gold - salt trade

15d. The Silk Road and the gold - salt trade