SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Which of the following is true of commerce in the Indian Ocean during the time period 1000-1450?
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Chinese merchants dominated the trade routes of the Indian Ocean.
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There was very little commercial activity in the Indian Ocean.
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Merchants from Europe dominated the trade routes of the Indian Ocean.
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Following the rise of the Mongols during the thirteenth century, the volume of Indian Ocean commerce fell sharply.
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Indian Ocean commerce flourished and was conducted by a mixture of Asian, Middle Eastern, and East African merchants.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following best describes Middle Eastern trade in the period 1000 to 1450 ? The area was engaged in regular trade with China, India, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Detailed explanation-2: -Desired goods were traded and exchanged from Africa, India, and China through trade routes through the Indian Ocean. An Indian Ocean trade network developed that allowed the Persian empire and Caliphates of Turkey and other economic powers to exchange and trade goods.
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