SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Which of the following societies engaged in extensive maritime trade well beyond their borders in the fifteenth century?
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Mesoamericans in the Pacific Ocean
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Bantu peoples in the Indian Ocean
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Chinese in the Indian Ocean
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Russians in the Pacific Ocean
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Ocean hosts one of the most important global maritime routes connecting Far East with Europe. It passes though the South China Sea, Strait of Malacca, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Suez Canal and Mediterranean until Atlantic, and carries majority of the ultra-large containerships.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Ocean trade was facilitated by the monsoon winds, which allowed ships to sail in a circular pattern around the ocean. This trade network was dominated by the Arab and Indian traders, who controlled the production and trade of spices, which were highly prized in Europe and the Middle East.
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