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History lesson 42
discussion questions
Question | Answer |
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How did the monsoons effect the trade between East Africa and Asia? | They used the monsoons to propel their ships from Arabia down the African coast.They could reach Kilwa before the winds died down in March.Then the winds carried them from Kilwa back home again in April. Arabian Ships could sail any indian ocean port but |
they had to sail back when the winds changed...or wait a year | |
What good were traded between the Africans and the Asians? | Ivory, grain, and sometimes slaves for knives, farming tools, fabrics, and porclyn. |
What caused the downfall of the East Trading cities? | The portguses invaded. |