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,(A) Explain one way the ideas of Chang Han provided political
context for the Zhu Gaozhi's decision on Zheng He's voyages.
Chang's ideas on foreign trade influenced Zhu's decision for a new
law. Zhu made a law prohibiting the building of boats with more
than two masts. Because Chang believed foreigners were
uncooperative, Zhu made the law to stop Zheng from trading with
foreigners.
(B) Explain one way the ideas of Chang Han provided the economic
context for Zhu Gaozhi's decision on Zheng He's voyages
Chang believed everyone had to do their part to keep sufficient
circulation. He believed
that if merchants do not work, circulation of products would not
happen. Zhu's decision to end Zheng's voyages allowed greater
circulation within China's economy.
Exlpain on way the ideas of Chang Han reflect a traditional Chinese
view of China's relationship with other cultures.
Chang believed that foreigners were uncooperative. Confucian
scholars worried that
interaction with foreigners would trouble the social order. Their
views are similar in that welcoming foreigners for anything but
trade may lead to uncooperative social standings.
, (A) Identify one economic impact Muslim traders had on Sub
Saharan Africa
Muslim traders increased trade in Sub-Saharan Africa. Trade before
the Muslim merchants came was only between the few nomadic
societies living in the area. The increase of
people trading from the Muslim Merchants allowed an increase in
trade, supporting the area economically.
(B) Identify one cultural influence Muslim traders had on Sub Saharan
Africa
Muslim merchants introduced camels to the Sahara. Camels
began to adapt and were seen more throughout North Africa in
the third century. Muslim traders spreading their culture
through the use of camels influenced other traders to use them.
(C) Explain one similarity between trans-Saharan trade and trade on
the Silk Roads in Asia
Arab merchants influenced trans-Saharan trade and the Silk Road.
Without the merchants, the Silk Road would not have had a second
Golden age, and trans-Saharan trade would be difficult to
commerce. Arabian Merchants revived the Silk Road routes and
increased
trade among trans-Saharan trade routes.
(A) Explain Clavijo's attitude toward the society and culture at Tabriz
Floating Cash System created to handle
increased trade. Allowed merchants to deposit
and withdrawal in separate areas.
Because it was made to deal with increased trade, it helped the
WHAP SAQ Review Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with A+ Graded Answers Latest
Updated 2026
,(A) Explain one way the ideas of Chang Han provided political
context for the Zhu Gaozhi's decision on Zheng He's voyages.
Chang's ideas on foreign trade influenced Zhu's decision for a new
law. Zhu made a law prohibiting the building of boats with more
than two masts. Because Chang believed foreigners were
uncooperative, Zhu made the law to stop Zheng from trading with
foreigners.
(B) Explain one way the ideas of Chang Han provided the economic
context for Zhu Gaozhi's decision on Zheng He's voyages
Chang believed everyone had to do their part to keep sufficient
circulation. He believed
that if merchants do not work, circulation of products would not
happen. Zhu's decision to end Zheng's voyages allowed greater
circulation within China's economy.
Exlpain on way the ideas of Chang Han reflect a traditional Chinese
view of China's relationship with other cultures.
Chang believed that foreigners were uncooperative. Confucian
scholars worried that
interaction with foreigners would trouble the social order. Their
views are similar in that welcoming foreigners for anything but
trade may lead to uncooperative social standings.
, (A) Identify one economic impact Muslim traders had on Sub
Saharan Africa
Muslim traders increased trade in Sub-Saharan Africa. Trade before
the Muslim merchants came was only between the few nomadic
societies living in the area. The increase of
people trading from the Muslim Merchants allowed an increase in
trade, supporting the area economically.
(B) Identify one cultural influence Muslim traders had on Sub Saharan
Africa
Muslim merchants introduced camels to the Sahara. Camels
began to adapt and were seen more throughout North Africa in
the third century. Muslim traders spreading their culture
through the use of camels influenced other traders to use them.
(C) Explain one similarity between trans-Saharan trade and trade on
the Silk Roads in Asia
Arab merchants influenced trans-Saharan trade and the Silk Road.
Without the merchants, the Silk Road would not have had a second
Golden age, and trans-Saharan trade would be difficult to
commerce. Arabian Merchants revived the Silk Road routes and
increased
trade among trans-Saharan trade routes.
(A) Explain Clavijo's attitude toward the society and culture at Tabriz
Floating Cash System created to handle
increased trade. Allowed merchants to deposit
and withdrawal in separate areas.
Because it was made to deal with increased trade, it helped the
