Ap world unit 2 pt2

Dar al-Islam

The regions of the world where Islam and Muslim governments and communities were dominant, connected by shared religious and cultural traditions.

Spice Islands

A group of islands in Southeast Asia, especially the Maluku Islands, known for producing valuable spices such as cloves and nutmeg.

Indian Ocean slave trade

The trade of enslaved people across the Indian Ocean, connecting East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Monsoon winds

Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that change direction during different times of the year and helped sailors travel between regions.

Astrolabe

A navigation instrument used by sailors to determine latitude and help locate their position using the stars.

Malacca

A major trading city and port in Southeast Asia located along the Strait of Malacca, connecting the Indian Ocean and South China Sea trade routes.

Zheng He

A Chinese Muslim admiral who led large Ming Dynasty voyages across the Indian Ocean in the early 1400s, visiting places in Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and East Africa.