Sec 1 History_Chapter 1

During ancient times, the most important trade link between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe was .....

• Maritime Trade Route

• The Silk Road

• Atlantic Trade Route

• The Cotton Road

The Maritime trade route was good for traders because ....

• It was a faster option as compared to the Silk Road.

• It was a safer journey for traders.

• Traders from all over the world could access this route for profitable trading.

• All of the above.

Which of the following kingdoms was not mentioned during the lesson?

• Srivijaya Sultanate

• Melaka Sultanate

• SIngapore Sultanate

• Johor Sultanate

Why was the Straits of Melaka considered to be a popular route among traders?

• It was the easiest and quickest route for traders from China/India to get to their destinations.

• It was the ONLY route for traders to get to their destination.

• It reduced costs of trading and served as a more profitable route.

• It was a scenic route for the traders.

Why was Singapore involved in maritime trade?

• Singapore lies off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, along the Straits of Melaka.

• Singapore’s location allowed it to benefit from monsoon winds

• Singapore became a key location for traders to stop over for rest/repairing of ships etc.

Why were monsoon winds important to traders?

• Monsoon winds help to bring rain for the traders.

• Ships that caught the monsoon winds at the right time were able to complete their journeys faster.

• Strong winds help to propel the ships further and faster.

What were the different types of monsoon winds that helped traders?

• Southwest monsoon winds

• Southeast monsoon winds

• Northwest monsoon winds

• Northeast monsoon winds