Indian Ocean Trade

What is the Indian Ocean trade similar to?

• Silk Road

• Atlantic Ocean trade

• Mediterranean Sea trade

• Pacific Ocean trade

When did the Indian Ocean trade experience a significant growth?

• Between 1000 CE and 1200 CE

• Between 700 CE and 1000 CE

• During the Pax Mongolica

• In the 14th and 15th centuries

Which regions were involved in Indian Ocean trade?

• Swahili coast cities, Islamic empires in the Middle East, India, China, Southeast Asia

• Europe, Africa, South America, Australia

• North America, Central America, Caribbean islands

• Russia, Japan, Korea, Philippines

What were the Monsoons in the Indian Ocean?

• Special winds that brought rain

• Powerful storms

• Tidal waves

• Earthquakes

Why was Indian Ocean trade dominated by Muslim merchants?

• They had the money to build ships

• They had the largest navy

• They had the most advanced technology

• They had the support of European powers

What were some of the goods traded in the Indian Ocean?

• Ivory, timber, books, grain

• Gold, silver, diamonds, oil

• Cars, electronics, clothing, furniture

• Weapons, ammunition, explosives, drugs

Which technology spread through Indian Ocean trade?

• Magnetic compass, astrolabe, stern-post rudders

• Steam engine, telegraph, printing press

• Airplanes, automobiles, televisions

• Computers, smartphones, internet

Why did some city states decline in the Indian Ocean trade?

• High taxes and vulnerability to global economic changes

• Lack of resources and natural disasters

• Political instability and conflicts

• Lack of technological advancements