Exchange in the Indian Ocean (c. 1200-1450) Quiz

Which city-state was NOT a major trading hub in the Indian Ocean during c. 1200-1450?

• Mombasa

• Calicut

• Lisbon

• Malacca

What was one of the main purposes of Zheng He's voyages?

• To convert people to Buddhism

• To find new continents

• To display Chinese power

• To establish colonies

Which technological advancement improved navigation in the Indian Ocean?

• Steam engine

• Lateen sail

• Printing press

• Gunpowder

What was a significant effect of the Indian Ocean trade on East African city-states?

• Conversion to Christianity

• Isolation from other regions

• Prosperity through trade

• Decline in population

Which event marked a significant change in the control of trade routes in the Indian Ocean?

• Formation of diasporic communities

• Portuguese conquest of Malacca

• Zheng He's voyages

• Rise of the Swahili city-states

What role did Muslim merchants play in the Indian Ocean trade?

• They isolated trade routes

• They expanded trade networks

• They introduced Christianity

• They halted trade

What was a major cause of increased trade in the Indian Ocean?

• Lack of maritime technology

• Spread of Islam

• Isolationist policies

• Decreased demand for goods

What was a significant cultural effect of the Indian Ocean trade?

• Cultural isolation

• Decline of Islam

• Cultural diffusion

• End of diasporic communities

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Indian Ocean trade?

• Growth of powerful states

• Increased production efficiency

• Decline of maritime technology

• Formation of diasporic communities

What was a key factor in the navigation of the Indian Ocean?

• Understanding of monsoon winds

• Use of steamships

• Knowledge of the Atlantic currents

• Invention of the compass