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Indian Ocean Trade. Ch. 13 (p. 338 - 343). Monsoon Mariners. After collapse of Mongol Empire (14th century) overland trade routes were disrupted & Indian Ocean assumed greater strategic importance Two major routes of trade: From Middle East across Arabian sea to India - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Indian Ocean Trade
Ch. 13 (p. 338 - 343)
Monsoon Mariners After collapse of Mongol Empire (14th
century) overland trade routes were disrupted & Indian Ocean assumed greater strategic importance Two major routes of trade:
From Middle East across Arabian sea to IndiaFrom India across Bay of Bengal to China
Major ships were the dhow (Arabian) & the junk (Chinese)
Dhow
Junk
Major Ports Kilwa = Trading center on Eastern
(Swahili) coast of Africa Muslims Exported gold & salt Great Zimbabwe = Powerful African
state that grew rich as trade items passed through it on their way to Kilwa
Kilwa
Great Zimbabwe
Major Ports Aden = Trading center on Arabian
Peninsula Muslim Received enough rainfall to support agriculture
& large population Location was ideal for trade
Gujarat = Trading center in western India Muslim leaders Rich agricultural hinterland & long coast Important for manufacturing (leather) as well as
commerce
Aden
Gujarat
Major Ports Malacca = Trading center that
connected Indian Ocean & South China Sea Conversion of a ruler from Hindu to
Islam promoted trade Secure location (alliance w/ China) &
low taxes
Malacca