2.3 Exchange in the Indian Ocean Flashcards
What were the causes and effects of the growth of networks of exchange after 1200, and how did environmental knowledge support that expansion?
How did the spread of Islam effect trade?
It expanded exchange and connected cities. Rulers welcomed Muslim and Chinese merchants, because they brought wealth to cities.
What were India’s specialized goods?
Fabrics, cotton, sugar, pepper, citrus.
What were Indonesia and Malaysia’s specialized goods?
Spices, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
What were the Swahili Costal cities’ specialized goods?
Slaves, ivory, and gold.
What were China’s specialized goods?
Silks and porcelain.
What part of Africa did the slaves who went to the Americas come from?
Central and West Africa.
What part of Africa did slaves who went to North Africa, the Middle East, and India come from?
The East. Presence of slaves resulted in African words, music, and customs in India.
What naval technological advancements were made?
Lateen sails, which were possibly created by Arabs. Stern rudders, which were made by the Chinese. Dhows, which were used by Arab and Indian sailors. Astrolabes.
How did trade economically benefit some cities? Give an example of a city.
Malacca, which charged taxes for ships sailing through their seas or territory.
What groups of people commonly migrated and settled in India?
Arab and East African merchants.
What groups of people commonly migrated and settled in East Africa?
Arab and Persian merchants.
How did Islam diffuse to South Asia?
Through Muslim merchants.
