Period 1: to 600 BCE Flashcards
Across which oceans did migrants and explorers cross over?
The Arctic Ocean, The Indian Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean & the Pacific Ocean
what are some examples of things that were exchanged when people went on vast migrations?
plants, animals, and diseases
The Arctic Ocean was used by______________.
European explorers
Why is the Arctic Ocean not very popular as an overseas passage?
it’s filled with ice making it extremely difficult to navigate through
What is most commonly seen going on along the Indian Ocean throughout world history?
Trade
What was so special about the Indian Ocean or what did they have, that appealed to traders & sailors?
The monsoon winds
What was so appealing about the monsoon winds?
The monsoon winds were seasonal winds that help traders & sailors reach their destination much faster which benefitted them