Indian Ocean Trade (800 BCE - 1500CE)

Question 1

Definition of the Indian Ocean Trade?

Answer 1

Ocean Trade Routes

Question 2

The wind of the ocean Trade?

Answer 2

Originally followed monsoon wind season

Question 3

What are the inventions of the ocean trade?

Answer 3

• Lateen sail = Travel any time of the year
• Stern rudder
• Magnetic compass

Question 4

What is the travel cost of the ocean trade?

Answer 4

• Cheaper = boats can carry more goods

- Faster = wind

Question 5

What are the goods of the ocean trade?

Answer 5

• Luxury items and bulk goods

- Ivory, fragrance, manufactured goods, pottery, pearls

Question 6

Dangers of the ocean trade?

Answer 6

• Pirates

- Boat sinks