Indian Ocean Trade

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

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

• Spices

• Silk

• Gold

• Horses

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

• India

• China

• Malaysia

• Swahili coastal cities

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

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

• Americas

• Europe

• Middle East

• Madagascar

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

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

• Lateen sails

• Stern rudder

• Astrolabe

• Magnetic compass

Which city-state became wealthy by imposing fees on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca?

• Calicut

• Malacca

• Kilwa

• Mombasa

What did the Indian Ocean trade network get from the Swahili city-states?

• Ivory, gold, and slaves

• Silk and porcelain

• Cotton and tea

• Glass beads and spices

What were the main purposes of Zheng He's voyages?

• To display the might of the Ming Dynasty and receive tribute

• To conquer new territories and expand the empire

• To search for new trade routes to the Americas

• To spread Chinese culture and religion