Quaestio: How did the Indian Ocean Trade Network create more connection and cultural diffusion throughout Africa and Asia? Nunc Agenda: Which Classical Chinese invention had the most significant impact on the world?
Nunc Agenda: Which Classical Chinese invention had the most significant impact on the world?
What is a Monsoon?
What is a Monsoon? Seasonal winds that change direction at different times in the year
December-March
May-October
Indian Ocean Trade Network
Indian Ocean Trade Network
Arab Geographer from Norman Italy World Map of Al-Idrisi Arab Geographer from Norman Italy
Arab Geographer from Norman Italy World Map of Al-Idrisi Arab Geographer from Norman Italy
Monsoon Marketplace
Dhow: Ship used by East African merchants in the Indian Ocean Trade Network Lateen Sails: Allow ships to tack against the wind, meaning they don’t only have to sail with wind behind them, enabling trading in BOTH directions, even off season!
Trade Goods Silk and porcelain from China Spices from southeast Asia Pepper, gems, pearls, and cotton from India Incense and horses from Arabia and southwest Asia Gold, ivory, and slaves from east Africa Other specialized industries: sugar, leather, stone, carpets, iron and steel
Ivory
What is Swahili? A trade language spoken by East Africans, influenced by Arabic (means “Coastal”)
Kilwa
Kilwa
Kilwa