Sec 1 Chapter 2

Travellers from the Middle East went to Southeast Asia for trading, and also to spread religion. What connection(s) was/were formed in this interaction?

• Religious

• Economic

• Cultural

• Economic and Cultural

• Economic and Political

What is a political connection?

• The connection formed through trade or the exchange of goods.

• When a country conquers another or becomes the protector of a weaker country.

• When countries influence one another through the exchange of ideas about traditions, clothing, food etc.

What was the main form of trade?

• Barter

• Using currency/ money

In which country is Mesopotamia located?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Syria

• Pakistan

What were some goods traded along the Silk Road? Check all that apply

• Frankincense

• Spices

• Gold

• Silk

Why did maritime routes become more popular than overland routes? Check all that apply.

• It was more stylish to travel by sea.

• Travelling by ship was faster.

• Travelling by ship was safer.

What items were traded by traders from the Middle East? Check all that apply.

• Aloe vera

• Saffron

• Cotton

• Porcelain

Which Indian empire had ships calling at ports all over Asia?

• Gupta

• Mughal

• Chola

• Maurya

Which one of these territories are not in the Malay Archipelago?

• Thailand

• The Philippines

• Singapore

• Java

What led to the rise of maritime kingdoms in the Malay Archipelago? Check all that apply.

• The ports were strategically located along the Silk Route.

• The ports were strategically located along the India-China trade route.

• The ports served as collection centres for goods produced in Southeast Asia, China and India.

• India and China were competing for power in the Malay Archipelago.