Chapter 8 Contact and Interaction G7

What is the meaning of Jaisalmer in ancient Indian trade?

• Invaded the Indus Valley in 326 BCE

• Waging wars on other kingdoms for more control and wealth

• Trade across the seas

• Town that became prosperous due to overland trade

What is the significance of the discovery of monsoons in ancient Indian maritime trade?

• Ships were able to sail directly from East Africa across India

• There were no proper roads for trade

• Encountered wild animals during trade

• Fierce tribes posed a threat to traders

Why is it believed that there was an active trade between ancient India and Mesopotamia?

• Forming a good relationship with other kings

• Goods from Mesopotamia like silver have been discovered in the Indus Valley

• Evidences: Indus seals and weights have been found in present day Iraq

• Patterns of winds in the Indian Ocean

What is the meaning of Persia in ancient Indian trade?

• Trade conducted by those who travel across land

• Waging wars on other kingdoms for more control and wealth

• Invaded the Indus Valley in 326 BCE

• Present-day Iran

What is the significance of the Southwest monsoon in ancient Indian maritime trade?

• Ships were able to sail directly from East Africa across India

• There were no proper roads for trade

• Encountered wild animals during trade

• Fierce tribes posed a threat to traders

What role did the Silk Road play in ancient Indian trade?

• It facilitated trade with China and Central Asia

• It had no impact on Indian trade

• It led to the decline of Indian trade

• It only connected India with Europe

How did the Indian Ocean monsoon affect ancient Indian maritime trade?

• It made trade difficult and dangerous

• It had no impact on maritime trade

• It facilitated safe and efficient maritime trade

• It limited trade to nearby coastal areas

What is the significance of the Southwest monsoon in ancient Indian maritime trade?

• Ships were able to sail directly from East Africa across India

• There were no proper roads for trade

• Encountered wild animals during trade

• Fierce tribes posed a threat to traders

Which of the following is the correct sequence of how Marco Polo narrated a story in his book Travels. . .

• He heard voices of the spirits whispering on his ears

• A man travelled through the desert within a huge group

• He got lost in the wilderness and died

• While on his journey he fall asleep

• He got away from his group

All of the following are dangers through overland trade, except. . . .

Groups:

(a) Overland

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(b) Maritime

• pirate attacks

• communication challenges

• dehydration

• stormy seas

• sea monsters

• bandit attacks

• no proper path

• rough waters

• harful animals

• rough terrain

• fierce tribe

• lack of fresh water

• navigation challenges

• shipwrecks