Indian Ocean Exchange Flashcards

Flashcards covering key aspects of the Indian Ocean Exchange, including causes for expansion, goods traded, and influential states.

Indian Ocean Exchange

A network of sea routes that connected states in Afro-Eurasia through trade; experienced a big expansion from 1200-1450.

How did the fall of the Mongol Empire affect maritime trade?

The fall of the Mongol Empire decreased safety on the Silk Roads, increasing the usage of maritime trade.

What commercial innovations facilitated increased trade?

Innovations in commercial practices, such as money economics and credit, made trade easier.

What were some of the transportation technology improvements that aided trade?

Magnetic compass, astrolabe, and increased use of the lateen sail.

How did knowledge of monsoon winds impact trade?

Increased knowledge of monsoon winds facilitated trade.

What was the significance of Chinese Junk ships?

Chinese Junk ships allowed transportation of massive amounts of goods.

What goods were commonly traded in the Indian Ocean Exchange?

cotton textiles, grains, and luxury goods.

How did the spread of Islam influence trade?

Spread of Islam helped spread culture and trade.

Swahili city-states

Good area to benefit from Indian Ocean trade; imported gold, silver, slaves, and ivory; built Islamic buildings (Mosques).

Malacca Sultanate of Malacca

Leaders taxed ships passing through Malacca.

Gujarat

Coastline/agriculture benefits; traded cotton.

What do the Swahili city states, Malacca, and Gujarat have in common

They were all established near ideal spots around the Indian Ocean

What does Malacca and Gujarat have in common

They both taxed ships coming through their cities.