“Adopt It or Not?” Indian Ocean Trade & Culture Game

📜 Arabic Writing System

Arab traders offer to teach you how to write using Arabic script. Adopt it?

• 👍 Yes – helps record trade & religion

• 👎 No – we use oral traditions

🛍️ Arabic Language

Learning Arabic could help you trade more easily. Would you adopt it?

• 👍 Yes – better trade

• 👎 No – too hard

⛵ Dhow Boats

Arab traders use strong boats with triangular sails. Would you copy them?

• 👍 Yes – for better sea travel

• 👎 No – we like our canoes

🏛️ Stone Mosques & Buildings

Arab builders show you how to make stone buildings. Adopt it?

• 👍 Yes – stronger and fancier buildings

• 👎 No – stick with wood and mud

🧴 Spices & Perfumes

You’re offered exotic spices from India and Arabia. Sell them?

• 👍 Yes – very profitable

• 👎 No – not useful here

🧕 Islamic Clothing Norms

Arab visitors dress modestly and follow religious customs. Adopt this style?

• 👍 Yes – reflects respect and faith

• 👎 No – not part of our culture

🕌 Call to Prayer (Adhan)

You hear the Muslim call to prayer five times a day. Add it to your city?

• 👍 Yes – to honor Islam

• 👎 No – prefer different customs

🧪 Navigation Skills

Arab traders use the stars to guide ships. Learn their method?

• 👍 Yes – to sail better and farther

• 👎 No – we’ll sail the old way

🧂 Salt & Preserving Techniques

Arabs show you how to preserve meat with salt. Use this idea?

• 👍 Yes – great for storage & trade

• 👎 No – we eat fresh only

🧿 Religious Tolerance

Arab traders respect local faiths while sharing Islam. Encourage this?

• 👍 Yes – peaceful coexistence is best

• 👎 No – everyone should follow one way