Indian Ocean Trade in the Middle Ages

What goods were exchanged in the Indian Ocean trade network?

• Spices, textiles, and precious metals

• Fruits, vegetables, and grains

• Weapons, armor, and tools

• Books, paintings, and sculptures

Which cities became prosperous due to their location on the Indian Ocean trade route?

• Swahili city-states in East Africa

• Mayan cities in Central America

• Viking cities in Scandinavia

• Inca cities in South America

What was one of the social implications of the Indian Ocean trade network?

• Exchange of ideas, cultures, and religions

• Isolation and lack of communication

• Strict segregation of different societies

• Suppression of indigenous cultures

Which empires were able to control the trade routes in the Indian Ocean?

• Abbasid Caliphate in the Middle East and Gupta Empire in India

• Roman Empire in Europe and Aztec Empire in Mesoamerica

• Ming Dynasty in China and Ottoman Empire in the Middle East

• Mali Empire in West Africa and Inca Empire in South America

What was one of the negative consequences of the Indian Ocean trade network?

• Growth of piracy and conflict

• Peace and harmony among different states

• Decrease in economic prosperity

• Isolation and stagnation of societies