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Indian Ocean Wrap-Up

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The trade network connected the South China Sea to the _______.

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Pacific Ocean

2.

What are monsoons?

a)

Seasonal winds that change direction twice yearly

b)

Winds that blow only in winter

c)

Permanent winds that never change direction

d)

Winds that blow only in summer.

3.

Calicut/Kozhikode is a major transit hub located in ______.

a)

East Africa

b)

Western India

c)

Southeast Asia

d)

China

4.

The decline of the Mongol Empire led merchants to prefer ______ routes.

a)

land

b)

sea

c)

air

d)

river

5.

Which language became the common business language due to Islamic influence on trade?

a)

English

b)

Arabic

c)

French

d)

Spanish

6.

Which of the following was a characteristic of Ming China's maritime power?

a)

Most powerful Atlantic Ocean state

b)

Advanced shipbuilding technology

c)

Focus on land conquest

d)

Restricted trade

7.

What was the primary purpose of Admiral Zheng He's voyages?

a)

Conquest

b)

Diplomatic missions

c)

Trade

d)

Exploration

8.

Admiral Zheng He's ships were up to ____ feet long.

a)

200

b)

300

c)

400

d)

500

9.

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Indian Ocean Trade?

a)

Dominated by a single power

b)

Relatively peaceful trading system

c)

No cultural exchange

d)

No threat of piracy

10.

Which of the following was a key legacy in advancing maritime technology?

a)

A) Astrolabe and kamal

b)

B) Steam engine

c)

C) Compass

d)

D) Radar