2.3: Indian Ocean Trading

What region's trade increased due to improvements in nautical navigation and knowledge, as mentioned in the worksheet?

• Indian Ocean Basin

• Sahara Desert

• Andes Mountains

• Great Plains

Which city became a flourishing hub for trade from vendors spanning from East Africa to Southwest Asia?

• Calicut

• Venice

• Beijing

• Cairo

Which of the following is NOT listed as a unique good from the Indian subcontinent?

• Nutmeg

• Cinnamon

• Pepper

• Silk

• Porcelain

What environmental knowledge was essential for Indian Ocean navigation and led to an increase in merchant and seafarer activity?

• Monsoons

• Earthquakes

• Tides

• Volcanoes

Which technological advancement, improved by Muslim seafarers in the 12th century, helped sailors determine their distance from the equator?

• Astrolabe

• Sextant

• Chronometer

• Compass

What was the name of the narrow part of the route from India to China that became a major trading city-state in the 14th century?

• Malacca (or Melaka)

• Goa

• Macau

• Calicut

What term describes people who traveled to and stayed in different regions from their region of birth, often due to religious or trade reasons?

• Diaspora

• Nomads

• Pilgrims

• Colonists

Which city in India was the go-to place for trade between the eastern and western regions of the globe, as mentioned in the worksheet?

• Gujarat

• Chennai

• Kolkata

• Hyderabad

Who was the important Chinese traveler and trader who led seven major voyages and brought the first giraffe to China?

• Zheng He

• Marco Polo

• Xuanzang

• Ibn Battuta

Which of the following is a key takeaway from the worksheet?

• A) Exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas in the Indian Ocean allowed for improved interregional systems.

• B) The Indian Ocean trade was only important for China.

• C) Only merchants benefited from Indian Ocean trade.

• D) The Indian Ocean trade declined after 1200.