AP World
GET A NEW WRITE NOW PAPER OFF THE FRONT TABLE.
Write Now Day 31: WN #7.1
Respond to the following in complete sentences in the space for
class meeting one on your write now paper.
What improved transportation technologies and
commercial practices led to an increased volume of trade in
the Indian Ocean trade basin? What cross-cultural
exchanges occurred because of this increase in trade?
Essential Question
HOW DID IMPROVED TECHNOLOGIES AND TRADE PRACTICES
INCREASE TRADE AND WHAT CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGES
OCCURRED FROM 600 TO 1450 CE?
Topical Questions:
How did monsoon winds affect trade in the Indian Ocean trade basin?
What technological advances were made that enabled long distance
trade?
What cross-cultural exchanges occurred because of trade?
Trade and Society
The Trading
World of
the Indian
Ocean
Basin, 6001600 C.E.
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Agriculture in the Monsoon World
Spring/summer: rains, wind from southwest
Fall/winter: dry season, wind from northeast
Seasonal irrigation crucial to avoid drought, famine
◦Especially southern India
Massive construction of reservoirs, canals, tunnels
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Trade and Economic Development in
Southern India
Indian regional economies largely self-sufficient
Certain products traded throughout
subcontinent
◦Iron, copper, salt, pepper
Southern India profits from political instability in
north and trading
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Temples and Indian Society
More than religious centers
Center of coordination of irrigation
Education providers
Banking services
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Cross-Cultural Trade in the Indian Ocean
Basin
Trade increases in postclassical period
Larger ships
◦ Dhows, junks
Improved organization of agricultural efforts
Establishment of emporia
◦ Cosmopolitan port cities serve as warehouses for
trade
Specialized products developed (cotton, high-carbon
steel)
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Trade Driven Societies
The Kingdom of Axum
Example of trade-driven development
Founded in the highlands of northern Ethiopia about first
century C.E.
◦Adopted Christianity
Displaces Kush as Egyptian link to the south
◦Axum destroys Kushan capital Meroë ca. 360 C.E.
◦Major territorial expansion to late sixth century
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Obelisk at Axum
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Axum
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Southeast Asia
Early populations of Muslim traders
Trade brings Islam
Many convert, retain some Hindu or Buddhist traditions
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State of Melaka
Dominated maritime trade routes
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Map of Indian Ocean Trade Basin
Complete the map of the Indian Ocean Trade Basin.
Follow the directions.
Due Wednesday December 2 or Thursday December 3.