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Indian Ocean Trade

Authored by Alicia Mata

History

9th Grade

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Indian Ocean Trade
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region, with its location in the center of the Indian Ocean, benefited enormously from the trade in the Indian Ocean Basin?

North Africa

South Asia

East Africa

Southeast Asia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were Muslim merchants searching for when they traveled to South Asia?

Spices

Silk

Gold

Horses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region became known for its high-quality fabrics, particularly cotton?

India

China

Malaysia

Swahili coastal cities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main products exported from the Spice Islands (modern-day Malaysia and Indonesia)?

Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom

Silk and porcelain

Horses, figs, and dates

Slaves, ivory, and gold

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Indian Ocean slave trade primarily transport enslaved people to?

Americas

Europe

Middle East

Madagascar

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was essential knowledge for trading in the Indian Ocean?

Knowledge of monsoon winds

Knowledge of overland routes

Knowledge of mountain ranges

Knowledge of river systems

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sailing technology aided Arab sailors in navigating the winds of the Indian Ocean?

Lateen sails

Stern rudder

Astrolabe

Magnetic compass

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