Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade Crash Course World History

The video explores the Indian Ocean trade, comparing it to the Silk Road. It highlights the diverse participants, the role of monsoon winds, and the dominance of Muslim merchants. The story of Kota Rani illustrates merchant influence. The trade's impact on goods, technology, and ideas is discussed, along with its role in city-state development and economic vulnerability.

What were the main factors that contributed to the growth of Indian Ocean trade between 700 CE and 1200 CE?

How did the monsoon winds impact trade in the Indian Ocean?

Discuss the role of Muslim merchants in the Indian Ocean trade network.

What types of goods were commonly traded in the Indian Ocean marketplace?

Explain how the Indian Ocean trade influenced the spread of technology and ideas.

How did the Indian Ocean trade contribute to the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia?

What were the consequences of the decline of trade for city-states like Shrivajaya?