2.3 -- The INDIAN OCEAN TRADE Network, Explained

What was one of the main reasons for the increased emphasis on maritime trade in the Indian Ocean during the 14th century?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The collapse of the Mongol Empire

• The discovery of the Americas

• The invention of the steam engine

Which innovation in transportation technology helped sailors navigate the Indian Ocean more effectively?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The magnetic compass

• The telegraph

What role did monsoon winds play in the Indian Ocean trade network?

• They hindered trade by causing unpredictable weather

• They facilitated trade by providing predictable wind patterns

• They were irrelevant to maritime trade

• They only affected land-based trade routes

Which type of ship was known for its large cargo capacity and was used in the Indian Ocean trade?

• Caravel

• Junk

• Galleon

• Frigate

What was a significant effect of the Indian Ocean trade network on cities?

• Decline of coastal cities

• Growth of powerful trading cities

• Isolation of inland cities

• Decrease in urbanization

Which city became wealthy by controlling the Strait of Malacca?

• Venice

• Malacca

• Cairo

• Constantinople

What is a diaspora community?

• A group of people who migrate and lose their cultural identity

• A group of people from one place who establish a home in another place while retaining their cultural customs

• A community that isolates itself from others

• A temporary settlement for traders

Which religion's spread facilitated increased trade along the Indian Ocean routes?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

What was one of the cultural and technological transfers that occurred due to the Indian Ocean trade?

• The spread of the printing press

• The introduction of gunpowder cannons

• The development of the steam engine

• The invention of the airplane

Who was the Chinese admiral known for his impressive fleet and voyages in the Indian Ocean?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Zheng He

• Vasco da Gama