Quiz on Exchange in the Indian Ocean

What is the meaning of Dar al-Islam?

• House of Islam

• House of China

• House of India

• House of Africa

Which group of merchants were instrumental in transforming the Indian Ocean into an economic hotspot?

• Arab merchants

• Chinese merchants

• Indian merchants

• European merchants

Which region became known for its high-quality fabrics and spices?

• China

• India

• Africa

• Europe

Which region became known as the Spice Islands?

• China

• India

• Africa

• Malaysia and Indonesia

Which goods were exported from the Swahili coastal cities?

• Silk, porcelain, and ironwork

• Ivory, gold, and slaves

• Cotton, tea, and opium

• Horses, figs, and dates

What was the role of monsoon winds in trading in the Indian Ocean?

• They caused storms and hindered trade

• They provided favorable winds for sailing

• They caused unpredictable weather patterns

• They had no impact on trade

Which sailing technology was used by Arab sailors in the Indian Ocean?

• Lateen sails

• Stern rudder

• Astrolabe

• Magnetic compass

What was the main purpose of Zheng He's voyages?

• To explore new lands

• To establish colonies

• To display the might of the Ming Dynasty

• To find new trade routes

What was one of the effects of the Indian Ocean trade?

• Increased piracy in the region

• Decreased demand for specialized products

• Isolation of cultures

• Cultural transfers and diasporic communities

What is the term for settlements of people away from their homeland?

• Diaspora

• Colonization

• Migration

• Assimilation