Indian and Trans-Saharan Trade Quiz

Which of the following was a major commodity traded along the Indian Ocean trade routes?

• Silk

• Spices

• Silver

• Timber

What technological advancement significantly improved navigation and trade in the Indian Ocean?

• The astrolabe

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The compass

Which empire was known for its control over the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Mali Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What was the primary animal used for transportation in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Horse

• Camel

• Elephant

• Donkey

Which city was a major trading hub in the Indian Ocean trade network?

• Timbuktu

• Venice

• Calicut

• Constantinople

What was a significant effect of the Indian Ocean trade on the regions involved?

• Isolation of cultures

• Spread of diseases

• Cultural exchange and diffusion

• Decline in economic activity

Which of the following was NOT a key product traded across the Trans-Saharan routes?

• Gold

• Salt

• Textiles

• Tea

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

• They hindered trade by causing storms

• They facilitated trade by providing predictable wind patterns

• They had no impact on trade

• They were used to power ships directly

Which religion spread significantly along the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• The discovery of the Americas

• The rise of the Silk Road

• The development of maritime trade routes

• The fall of the Roman Empire