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Which countries were primarily involved in the Indian Ocean trade network?
A) India, China, and Arabia
What was one of the most valuable commodities traded along the Indian Ocean trade routes?
Spices
Which city was a major trading hub on the east African coast during the Indian Ocean trade?
Zanzibar
What role did the monsoon winds play in Indian Ocean trade?
They influenced sailing seasons.
Which European country was most active in Indian Ocean trade during the 15th and 16th centuries?
Portugal
What was a primary commodity traded along the Trans-Saharan trade route?
Salt
Which empire thrived as a result of Trans-Saharan trade in the medieval period?
The Mali Empire
What animal was crucial for transportation across the Sahara Desert?
Camel
Which city served as a key trading center in the Trans-Saharan trade network?
Timbuktu
What was one significant effect of the Trans-Saharan trade on African societies?
Cultural exchanges and spread of Islam
Which technological advancement was crucial for navigation in the Indian Ocean trade routes?
The astrolabe
Which of the following civilizations was a major participant in the Indian Ocean trade during the medieval period?
The Chinese Empire
What role did monsoon winds play in the Indian Ocean trade?
They helped merchants travel faster by blowing consistently in one direction.
Which famous explorer documented his travels along the Indian Ocean trade routes in the 14th century?
ibn Battuta
What animal was essential for transporting goods across the Trans-Saharan desert?
Camel
Which empire was a major player in the Trans-Saharan trade during the 13th to 16th centuries?
The Mali Empire
