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Indian Ocean and Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

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  • Which countries were primarily involved in the Indian Ocean trade network?
    A) India, China, and Arabia
  • What animal was crucial for transportation across the Sahara Desert?
    Camel
  • What city became a major center of learning and trade in West Africa due to the Trans-Saharan trade?
    Timbuktu
  • Which group played a significant role in spreading Islam along the Indian Ocean trade routes?
    Arab and Persian traders
  • Which city served as a key trading center in the Trans-Saharan trade network?
    Timbuktu
  • Which city was a major trading hub on the east African coast during the Indian Ocean trade?
    Zanzibar
  • Which empire was a major player in the Trans-Saharan trade during the 13th to 16th centuries?
    The Mali Empire
  • How did the spread of Islam influence the culture of the coastal regions along the Indian Ocean?
    It led to the creation of a new language, Swahili, combining Bantu and Arabic influences.
  • What role did the monsoon winds play in Indian Ocean trade?
    They influenced sailing seasons.
  • 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 was one significant effect of the Trans-Saharan trade on African societies?
    Cultural exchanges and spread of Islam
  • Which of the following civilizations was a major participant in the Indian Ocean trade during the medieval period?
    The Chinese Empire
  • Which technological advancement was crucial for navigation in the Indian Ocean trade routes?
    The astrolabe
  • Why was salt considered such a valuable commodity in the Trans-Saharan trade?
    It was used to preserve food and essential for health.
  • Mansa Musa, the famous ruler of the Mali Empire, helped promote Islam in West Africa by doing what?
    Leading a pilgrimage to Mecca
  • What animal was essential for transporting goods across the Trans-Saharan desert?
    Camel
  • What was one of the most valuable commodities traded along the Indian Ocean trade routes?
    Spices
  • What was the role of Muslim merchants in the Trans-Saharan trade routes?
    They acted as both traders and missionaries, spreading Islam and building mosques.
  • 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
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