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Classify the following trade participants based on their primary region of influence in the Indian Ocean Trade: Swahili coast cities, Islamic empires, India, and China. Which category does each belong to and why?
Swahili coast cities lie on East Africa and were the main ports on the African side of the trade routes. Other options are incorrect because The misco...
Which of the following regions were significantly involved in the Indian Ocean Trade Routes during the 14th and 15th centuries? (Select all that apply)
The Swahili coast cities, Islamic empires, India, and China were all important players. Other options are incorrect because The idea that European tra...
Imagine you are a merchant in the 15th century planning a trading expedition from the Swahili coast to India. You need to decide on the best time to set sail to ensure a safe and successful journey. Which factor is most critical to consider in your planning, based on your knowledge of Indian Ocean trade routes?
Monsoon winds change direction twice a year, creating predictable currents that can push ships across the Indian Ocean. Other options are incorrect be...
Arrange the following steps in the correct order of the Indian Ocean trade process facilitated by the Monsoon winds: A) Sailors set sail from coastal cities, B) Monsoon winds guide the ships, C) Goods are exchanged between regions, D) Ships arrive at their destination.
First, sailors depart from coastal cities, beginning the journey. Other options are incorrect because Some people think ships arrive before goods are ...
How did the Monsoon winds influence trade in the Indian Ocean during the 14th and 15th centuries?
Monsoon winds created a reliable pattern that ships could predict. Other options are incorrect because The wind does not stop sailing; European trader...
The Indian Ocean Trade Routes were significantly influenced by the predictable seasonal winds known as __________, which facilitated safe navigation for traders.
Monsoon winds are seasonal. Other options are incorrect because Trade winds are constant, not seasonal; Westerlies blow from west to east at mid-latit...
Swahili Coast Trade Cities : Monsoon Winds :: Islamic Empires : ?
Islamic Empires depended on ships that followed the monsoon wind pattern to trade. Other options are incorrect because People may think trade was over...
What was the primary reason for the increase in trade along the Indian Ocean routes during the 14th and 15th centuries?
Sailors could count on the monsoon winds to move across the ocean. Other options are incorrect because Many think that the discovery of new lands by E...
How did the Monsoon winds influence trade patterns in the Indian Ocean during the 14th and 15th centuries?
Monsoon winds create predictable seasonal patterns. Other options are incorrect because Many think winds make sailing hard, but in reality they were p...
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