Trade and Migration in History

The video explores the significance of maritime trade routes, particularly the Indian Ocean, which connected various world regions. It highlights the types of goods traded, including luxury and bulk goods, and the role of monsoon winds in facilitating trade. The video also discusses the technologies and ships that enabled sea-based trade, the emergence of diaspora communities, and the interactions between pastoral nomads and empires.

Which regions were connected by the Indian Ocean trade route?

• East Asia, South Asia, and Europe

• East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia

• Australia, Antarctica, and the Arctic

• South America, North America, and Africa

What natural phenomenon made trade possible in the Indian Ocean?

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Monsoon winds

• Earthquakes

Which technology helped sailors determine their position using stars?

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Sextant

• Radar

What type of sail was used on dhows to maximize wind capture?

• Circular sail

• Rectangular sail

• Triangular sail

• Square sail

Which civilization was known for building large trade ships called junks?

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Song Dynasty

• Roman Empire

What role did Muslim diaspora communities play in trade?

• They hindered trade by imposing taxes.

• They only traded within their own communities.

• They facilitated trade by establishing networks.

• They isolated themselves from trade activities.

What was a characteristic of the Indian Ocean trade route?

• It was heavily regulated by a single empire.

• It was open, safe, and free for all traders.

• It was only accessible during the summer.

• It was dominated by pirates and unsafe.

What is a defining feature of pastoral communities?

• They are primarily agricultural.

• They are nomadic and raise animals.

• They are urban and industrialized.

• They are isolated and self-sufficient.

Which group of pastoral nomads migrated into the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Vikings

• Huns

• Turks

• Mongols

What was the primary reason for the Turks' migration?

• To escape war

• In search of new pasture lands

• To establish trade routes

• To find new agricultural lands