600-1450 C.E. 27. Where and when did the Kush and Axum civilizations develop‚ and what were their major industries for trade? The Kush and Axum civilizations developed to the south of Egypt in the upper reaches of the Nile river. Kush developed at about the same time as ancient Egypt‚ and at one point around 750 B.C.E. actually conquered it. Less than a hundred years later‚ however‚ Kush retreated southward back to its capital at Meroe‚ where it became the center of ironworks and trade. After the
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al-sudan- West African Jewish communities who were connected to known Jewish communities from the Middle East‚ North Africa‚ or Spain and Portugal. 5. Dhow - any of various types of sailing vessels used by Arabs on the east African‚ Arabian‚ and Indian coasts‚ generally lateen-rigged on two or three masts. 6. Swahili - a member of a Bantu people of Zanzibar and the neighboring coast of Africa. Also‚ Kiswahili‚ ki-Swahili. the Bantu language of the Swahili people‚ used also as a lingua franca
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1867‚ when slavery had been abolished. All in all‚ the triangular trade stimulated commerce in the eastern hemisphere. Another part of the New World trade systems was the Indian Ocean basin trade routes. Trade routes between England and India made up the Indian Ocean trade routes. The English set up trading posts around the Indian coasts. They mainly focused on Bombay‚ Madras‚ and Calcutta. These trading posts affected not only the economy of England‚ but also of the cities the ports were in. The
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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION “Whoever controls the Indian Ocean‚ dominates Asia. This Ocean is the key to seven seas. In the 21st century‚ the destiny of the world would be decided on its waters”[1]. Mahan Indian Ocean has played a very important role in the history as well as the fate of its littorals. Due to non-seafaring traditions of these littorals states‚ the Indian Ocean has always witnessed foreign invaders[2]. While in the past abundance of food along the rivers and minerals were a motivation
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Connecting to Indian Ocean‚ as well as many oil fields‚ having a railroad crossing through the area is beneficial. Although it has the population of less than 1 million people‚ it is the second-most important manufacturing city in South Africa. The port are able to expand
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for the voyage during an interview: “I know that many people will be asking why such a grand voyage took place‚ and I want to answer that. I will say this‚ this voyage was meant to reestablish Chinese power and fame in the Indian Ocean region‚ to make sure the Indian Ocean region is aware and knows about us‚ and also to persuade foreign emperors to pay tribute‚ forge alliances‚ share goods‚ and fight pirates. Also we found some scientific curiosities!” While on the voyage‚ they traded many goods
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5. What kind of people were the mariners that were involved in the India Ocean Trade? a multilingual and multiethnic group 6. The Indian Ocean Maritime System forged economic and social tied between what countries? East Africa‚ Arabia‚ India‚ China‚ and Southeast Asia 7. The Indian Ocean Maritime System was better prepared for long- distance travel than the Greeks- why? What was one major difference between Indian and Mediterranean seafaring was what? they could take advantage of monsoon
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Throughout history‚ geography has affected how areas develop because certain geographic factors cause different patterns of development. Additionally‚ once developed‚ those factors either encourage or impede cultural diffusion. Mountains caused the creation of city-states in Greece and hindered cultural diffusion while the location of East Africa led to small Swahili States and encouraged cultural diffusion. Greece encompasses a peninsula that is covered by mountain ranges. These mountains
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hotels such as the famous Le Saint Geran‚ Le Méridien Ile Maurice and Le Touessrok combined with the water sports facilities along its stunning beaches make Mauritius an ideal location for a magical honeymoon. Seychelles This haven in the Indian Ocean is a smidgen of coral atolls. A silent and peaceful getaway‚ the island of Mahé is the vivacious hub of this island. Sparkling deep blue seas line and tall palm beaches sweep you off your feet. You will love to walk over the soft‚ powdery sands
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affected Indian Ocean trade routes because they were located near water‚ which provides them with a greater amount of trade routes to other countries not necessarily being in that particular region. The seasonal monsoon winds helped facilitate sail across the Indian Ocean (202). India was and still is surrounded by it’s ocean‚ so to make use of the water‚ the Indian Ocean Maritime System was established for coastal trade. Commerce was then able to reach distant lands across the seas. Indians could trade
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