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Swahili coast cities
B
European trading powers
C
Islamic empires
D
India
E
China
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Answer
The 14th and 15th‑century Indian Ocean trade network linked East African coastal cities like Mombasa and Kilwa, the Arabian Peninsula such as Aden and Muscat, the Indian subcontinent’s ports like Calicut and Cochin, Southeast Asian hubs such as Malacca and Java, and even China’s Quanzhou. These regions exchanged spices, textiles, precious metals, and ideas, forming a continuous maritime corridor. Traders used dhow and carrack vessels that carried goods across the warm currents, stopping in each of these ports. Because each of these areas acted as a major node in the network, all of them were significantly involved in the trade routes of that era.
Detailed Explanation
The Swahili coast cities, Islamic empires, India, and China were all important players. Other options are incorrect because The idea that European traders were a major force in the 14th and 15th centuries is a common mistake.
Key Concepts
Indian Ocean Trade
Monsoon winds
Maritime commerce
Topic
Indian Ocean Trade Routes
Difficulty
easy level question
Cognitive Level
understand
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