1. The Indian Ocean Maritime System
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The Indian Ocean Maritime System

2. The Indian Ocean Maritime System(
The Indian Ocean Maritime System
A trade route across the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea (Bulliet, 178)
The first records from this network came during the fifth century. (Bulliet, 178)
The trade was carried out in cargo ships.
Trade took place in three different regions. (Stuart)
South China Sea, Southeast Asia, and the West Coast of Asia were the three most important sections. (Stuart)

3. The Indian Ocean Maritime System(
The Indian Ocean Maritime System
Trade within this network was based on weather and monsoons. (Bulliet, 178)
There were many large waves, along with winds, that affected travel. (Princeton, 163)
The lateen sail was necessary when traveling overseas. (Stuart)
It allowed ships to travel even when the winds were going the opposite direction.
Indian ports were used as storage spots because they were in the center of the entire network. (Stuart)

4. The Indian Ocean Maritime System(
The Indian Ocean Maritime System
There was very few conflict between different countries. (Stuart)
Africa, Arabia, India, China, and Japan were connected through the trade route. (Barrons, 154)
It covered an area of about 6,000 miles in total. (Barrons, 154)
Africa gained many good and products through trade. (Barrons, 167)
Horses were one of the most important things traded, although spices were mainly seen in India. (Barrons, 154)

5. The Indian Ocean Maritime System(
The Indian Ocean Maritime System
This trade network, like in the Mediterranean Sea, helped cultures expand. (Stuart)
Most ports in Africa and Arabia were very small and had limited amounts of water.
Ports in India and Indonesia were better suited for trade. (Bulliet, 182)
Many diseases were spread through trade. (Stuart)
Trade in the Indian Ocean was still very low compared to the Mediterranean Sea. (Bulliet, 182)

6. The Indian Ocean Maritime System(
The Indian Ocean Maritime System
Because of the expanding cultures, most new families became bilingual.
Women played an important role. (Bulliet, 182)
Most Indian cities became Cosmopolitan. (Stuart)
No political force ruled another because of the long distances. (Stuart)
The Indian Ocean Trade Network tied together a variety of civilizations who would have never known about each other otherwise. (Barrons, 167)

7. Questions
The Indian Ocean Trade Network did NOT include A) Russia. B) the Arabian Peninsula. C) India. D) the Persian Gulf. E) East Africa.
Trade was similar in the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea because A) they both covered short distances. B) they both traded an equal amount. C) they both united different cultures. D) they both caused warfare. E) they did not spread a variety of goods.
Which of the following was a common trade item seen in India? A) Cotton from China. B) Slaves from central Asia. C) Silk from India. D) Horses from east Africa. E) Spices from southeast Asia.

8. Answers 1) A- Russia 2) C- they both united different cultures
3) E- Spices from southeast Asia

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