Day 14 Do Now - Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

In the Indian Ocean Trade, what goods came from China?

• Silk and Porcelain
• Spices and Textiles
• Gold and Silver
• Wheat and Barley

How did knowledge of the monsoon winds impact trade in the Indian Ocean?

• It allowed traders to establish regular trade routes and schedules, increasing the efficiency and volume of trade.
• It led to the abandonment of trade in the Indian Ocean due to unpredictable weather conditions.
• It caused a decline in trade as the monsoon winds were too strong for the ships of the time.
• It had no significant impact on trade in the Indian Ocean.

The invention of the ___________ facilitated trade in the Indian ocean.

• Rudder

• Steam Engine
• Lateen sail

• Airplane

How did the Indian Ocean Trade Routes impact the Swahili City-States?

• It led to the decline and eventual disappearance of the Swahili City-States
• It resulted in the Swahili City-States becoming isolated from the rest of the world
• It had no significant impact on the Swahili City-States
• It led to the prosperity and cultural growth of the Swahili City-States

What was the significance of the voyages of Zheng He?

• He discovered America
• He established the Silk Road
• He was the first to circumnavigate the globe
• He established trade and diplomatic relations with several nations in the Indian Ocean