How did monsoon winds work in the Indian Ocean?

They change direction twice a year.

In knowing the predictability that monsoon winds brought, how did it help merchants?

It allowed for merchants to plan for voyages, able to go from one place to another down to the day of return.

How diverse was the merchant community during this time?

Very, many merchants from all over the world would share commonalities with one another and made extensive networks too.

Technological advancements aided in merchants getting from place to place, what were some of these innovations?

Improvement of the astrolabe, developed the kamal, improvment on the magnetic compass, and ships were upgraded to hold more cargo.

How did the Emperor of Song encourage trade?

More freedom to merchants, monetized the tax system, and more money in circulation .

Culture was important to the trading business, why?

Religion like Islam spread when trade routes expanded.

How did having a shared set of beliefs help with long-distance trade?

It improved trust between people transporting goods.

Though the Ming dynasty had the ability to dominate the Indian Ocean through new technology, what did they do instead?

They used to conduct diplomacy, only to display the might of China's fleet. He also used it as a means to collect tributes from rulers around the ocean.

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Indian Trade Routes

Q and A for Indian Ocean Trade Routes

Question	Answer
When was China the largest Manufacturer?	In 1200 CE.
How did monsoon winds work in the Indian Ocean?	They change direction twice a year.
In knowing the predictability that monsoon winds brought, how did it help merchants?	It allowed for merchants to plan for voyages, able to go from one place to another down to the day of return.
How diverse was the merchant community during this time?	Very, many merchants from all over the world would share commonalities with one another and made extensive networks too.
Technological advancements aided in merchants getting from place to place, what were some of these innovations?	Improvement of the astrolabe, developed the kamal, improvment on the magnetic compass, and ships were upgraded to hold more cargo.
How did the Emperor of Song encourage trade?	More freedom to merchants, monetized the tax system, and more money in circulation .
Culture was important to the trading business, why?	Religion like Islam spread when trade routes expanded.
What was the common language across the Indian Ocean?	Arabic
How did having a shared set of beliefs help with long-distance trade?	It improved trust between people transporting goods.
Though the Ming dynasty had the ability to dominate the Indian Ocean through new technology, what did they do instead?	They used to conduct diplomacy, only to display the might of China's fleet. He also used it as a means to collect tributes from rulers around the ocean.

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