Monsoon winds gave sailors seasonal routes across the Indian Ocean.
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Topic 2.3 · c. 1200–1450
Exchange in the Indian Ocean
Monsoon winds and improved sailing technology supported an expanding sea trade network. Coastal cities connected East Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China.
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Monsoon winds and improved sailing technology supported an expanding sea trade network. Coastal cities connected East Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China.
Dhows were sailing vessels used in Indian Ocean commerce.
Swahili city-states linked East African goods and culture to maritime trade.
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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions
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Question 01
Which example fits this clue? This example gave sailors seasonal routes across the Indian Ocean.
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Question 02
Which example fits this clue? This examples were sailing vessels used in Indian Ocean commerce.
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Question 03
Which example fits this clue? This example linked East African goods and culture to maritime trade.
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How did geography and technology shape Indian Ocean trade?
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Monsoon winds and improved sailing technology supported an expanding sea trade network. Monsoon winds gave sailors seasonal routes across the Indian Ocean. Dhows were sailing vessels used in Indian Ocean commerce.
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monsoon winds
Monsoon winds gave sailors seasonal routes across the Indian Ocean.
dhow
Dhows were sailing vessels used in Indian Ocean commerce.
Swahili city-states
Swahili city-states linked East African goods and culture to maritime trade.
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