Networks of Exchange: Indian Ocean

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What are some specific examples of the technological causes of increased trade along the Indian Ocean?

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lateen sails, maps, compass and dhow ships

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What were the major items traded along the Indian Ocean Trade Route?

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gold, slaves and spices

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What role did the Swahili civilization play in Indian Ocean Trade?

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They were the middle-man between the people in the interior of Africa and the Arab merchants in India.

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How was Islam diffused to West Africa?

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through trade by Arab merchants

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Swahili civilization was influenced by which of the following cultures? Chinese, Bantu, European, Indian

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Bantu

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How did the spread of Islam affect Indian Ocean commerce?

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Muslim merchants and sailors established communities of traders from East Africa to the south China coast.

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Routes through the Indian Ocean trade route were dependent on the sailors having knowledge of what environmental factor?

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Monsoon Winds

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Based on the maps and your knowledge of world history, which of the following best describes the effect of the spread of Islam on Indian Ocean trade?

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It led to the expansion and intensification of commerce along already existing trade routes.

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Based on the content of the inscription, Adityawarman’s Malayapura kingdom most likely participated in the communication and exchange networks of the

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maritime eastern Indian Ocean trade

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The map indicates that

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Mali was a major source and hub of the gold trade