Indian Ocean Trading

What made sea trade easier and FASTER?

• Dolphins

• Favorable wind and ocean currents and predictable monsoon patterns

• Aquaman told them

• Earthquakes

Who wanted to take control over the entire Indian Ocean Trade through privacy (become privates and stealing goods)?

• African Government

• Swahili Government

• Portuguese Government

• Chinese Government

Which group controlled the Silk Road during the 13th century?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Mongols

• The Hell's Angels

Which trade route was a faster way to move goods?

• The Indian Ocean Sea Trade routes

• The Silk Road

• The Cotton Road

• The Wool Road

Which society is responsible for inventing the modern compass?

• The United States of America

• The Ancient Egyptians

• My cousin Jerry and his crazy friend Dennis

• The Chinese

Which of the following groups was NOT involved in the Indian Ocean trade?

• Arabians

• East Africans

• Japan

• Canada

What role did Ottoman (Turkish) sailors play during the Indian Ocean trade period?

• Pirates

• Patrols or Police

• Historians

• Light house Operators

Around 1500, the Portuguese wanted to begin trading within the Indian Ocean routes. Why did they struggle early on?

• They had crappy boats

• They did not have goods that others wanted

• IDK

• They were poor negotiators

Since they didn't have goods to trade, the Portuguese became...?

• quitters

• pirates

• happy at first then really sad

• superstars

The Dutch entered the Indian Ocean trade scene around the year...?

• 1000 C.E.

• 1600 C.E.

• 1895 C.E.

• Last Tuesday