CCWH #18 Indian Ocean Trade

According to this episode which of the following isn’t often focused upon in history courses?

• Trade

• Individuals

• Dynasties

• Funny-Hated People

Compared to the Silk Road, Indian Ocean trade was?

• Bigger, richer, and featured more diverse characters

• Smaller, poorer, and featured fewer characters

The Indian Ocean trade declined a bit during what time period when overland trade became cheaper and safer?

• Pax Mongolica

• Pax Romanica

• Pax Americana

• Pax Germanica

When was the Indian Ocean trade at its height?

• 7th century

• 10th-12th centuries

• 13th century

• 14th-15th centuries

Why is Indian Ocean trade often overshadowed by the Silk Road trade?

• Indian Ocean trade was not connected to Europe.

• Indian Ocean trade was connected to Africa.

• Indian Ocean trade just wasn't as important as Silk Road trade.

• Indian Ocean trade primarily benefited China

What natural force drove the Indian Ocean trade?

• Monsoon winds

• Ocean currents

• Seasonal tides

• Advances in navigation

Which of the following best describes why monsoon winds made the Indian Ocean trade reliable?

• Monsoon winds occur seasonally.

• Monsoon winds make travel much easier as the wind does all the work.

• Monsoon winds were often destructive. Which made merchants store their goods.

• All of the above.

Which were some people groups involved in the Indian Ocean trade?

• Jewish merchants

• African merchants

• Malaysian merchants

• Indian merchants

• Chinese merchants

Which religious group dominated the Indian Ocean trade?

• Muslim merchants

• Jewish merchants

• Christian merchants

• Confusion merchants

Which group was likely more influential in Indian Ocean trade?

• The merchant class

• The ruling class

• The warrior class

• Pirates