Topic 2.3: Exchange in the Indian Ocean

Which of the following statements about the effect of monsoon pattern on Indian Ocean trade are correct.

• Unpredictable monsoon patterns facilitated trade on the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf

• Changing wind patterns made nonstop round trips possible.

• Predictable monsoon patterns led to trade being conducted in stages

• The size and stability of large ships did not play a role in how many mariners plotted their course around monsoon patterns

How did postclassical India contrast with other regions of the world such as the eastern Mediterranean and China?

• India was not united by a large empire

• Indians practiced a single common religion

• India was not involved in long-range trade networks

• India was largely peaceful

Why was effective irrigation essential for Indian Agriculture?

• Most of India is a desert

• Very little rain fall during the dry season

• Floodwaters had to be controlled to prevent widespread destruction

• Rivers were the only reliable water source

Caravanserais were found upon several trade routes, but were best known on the Silk Road. What are Caravanserais?

• An Open Air Markets

• An Oasis

• A place of rest

• A Mosque

A Chinese ship made for hauling cargo.

• Dhow

• Junk

• Lanteen

• Caravel

___________________________ is the combining of different beliefs, while blending practices of various schools of thought.

• Acculturation

• Syncretism

• Socialization

• Cultural Diffusion

Chinese term for paper money.

• Flying Monkees

• Flying Cash

• Bills of Exchange

• Bill of sale

Which was not a contribution of the Chinese?

• Compass

• Silk

• Gunpowder

• Lanteen Sale

When there was instability and violence on the Silk Road trade shifted

• North to the Steppes

• East to Japan

• South to Indian Ocean Trade

• All trade ceased

Zheng He's traveled as far as

• India

• Europe

• America

• East Africa