Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade Crash Course World History

The video explores the Indian Ocean trade, comparing it to the Silk Road. It highlights the diverse participants, the role of monsoon winds, and the dominance of Muslim merchants. The story of Kota Rani illustrates merchant influence. The trade's impact on goods, technology, and ideas is discussed, along with its role in city-state development and economic vulnerability.

What was a key factor that made Indian Ocean trade less risky compared to other trade routes?

• The presence of a strong navy

• The dominance of European traders

• The predictable monsoon winds

• The use of advanced weaponry

Which group primarily dominated the trade in the western half of the Indian Ocean basin?

• Chinese merchants

• African traders

• European explorers

• Muslim merchants

What was a significant technological advancement that spread through the Indian Ocean trade routes?

• The steam engine

• The telegraph

• The printing press

• The magnetic compass

How did the spread of Islam influence the regions involved in Indian Ocean trade?

• It replaced all other religions

• It caused conflicts between traders

• It created religious and economic ties

• It led to the decline of trade

What was a major consequence of the reliance on trade for city-states like Shrivajaya?

• They were vulnerable to changes in trade routes

• They developed strong military defenses

• They became immune to economic fluctuations

• They became centers of political power

Which city-state rose to power by controlling the Strait of Malacca?

• Canton

• Hormuz

• Zanzibar

• Shrivajaya

What was a key lesson from the decline of trade-dependent cities?

• Trade is a stable foundation for long-term power

• High taxes do not affect trade routes

• Political rulers always control trade dynamics

• Merchants often determine the success of cities