Trade between Africa and Asia Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Arab traders bring to Africa
A
glassware, oxen and wine
2
Q
In which months would you find Arab traders travelling to Africa? Why?
A
From Jan to June traders traveled to Africa aided by the strong monsoon winds blowing across the Indian Ocean. From July the monsoon blows in the opposite direction from Africa towards India
3
Q
what is a dhow?
A
an Arab sailing vessel
4
Q
What did Indian and Chinese traders want ivory for?
A
Indians: for making handles of swords and daggers
Chinese: to make carrying chairs for the kings
5
Q
What major influence did the Arabs introduce to Africa after 650AD?
A
The Islam faith
6
Q
who are the Swahili people?
A
The descendants of the early Arab traders who settled in East Africa. They are Muslim.
