The Dynamics of the Indian Ocean Trade Network and Its Global Impact

The video discusses the Indian Ocean trade network, highlighting its expansion from 1200 due to factors like the fall of the Mongol Empire, innovations in commercial practices and transportation technology, and the spread of Islam. The effects included the rise of powerful trading cities, establishment of diaspora communities, and significant cultural and technological exchanges. The video also emphasizes the importance of understanding these historical dynamics for exams.

What was one of the main reasons for the shift from land-based to sea-based trade routes in the 14th century?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of America

• The invention of the steam engine

• The collapse of the Mongol Empire

What does the term 'Maritime' refer to?

• Space exploration

• Land-based trade

• Air travel

• Sea-based activities

Which innovation helped sailors navigate the Indian Ocean more effectively?

• The steam engine

• The magnetic compass

• The printing press

• The telegraph

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

• They only affected land-based trade

• They facilitated predictable sailing routes

• They were irrelevant to trade

• They hindered trade by causing storms

Which type of goods were primarily transported across the Indian Ocean?

• Only luxury goods

• Only common goods

• Only agricultural products

• Both luxury and common goods

How did the spread of Islam influence the Indian Ocean trade network?

• It discouraged trade

• It led to the decline of trade

• It had no impact

• It facilitated trade due to merchant-friendly beliefs

Which city became wealthy due to its strategic location on the Strait of Malacca?

• Lisbon

• Cairo

• Malacca

• Venice

What is a diaspora community?

• A group of people who establish a new culture in a foreign land

• A group of people who migrate and lose their cultural identity

• A group of people who maintain their cultural customs while living abroad

• A group of people who refuse to trade with others

What was one significant cultural exchange facilitated by the Indian Ocean trade?

• The spread of the printing press

• The development of the internet

• The introduction of gunpowder cannons

• The invention of the wheel

Who was Admiral Zheng He and what was his role in the Indian Ocean trade?

• A Portuguese explorer who discovered America

• A Chinese admiral who led expeditions to expand trade

• An Arab merchant who traded spices

• A European pirate who disrupted trade