All Flashcards
What is a diasporic community?
Communities of merchants setting up in foreign lands, introducing their cultures.
What are lateen sails?
Triangular sails that allow ships to sail against the wind.
What are dhow ships?
Sturdy, reliable vessels perfect for long voyages in the Indian Ocean.
What is an astrolabe?
An instrument used to measure the position of stars, aiding in navigation.
What are monsoon winds?
Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that sailors used to time their voyages.
Define cultural exchange.
The exchange of ideas, traditions, and technologies between different cultures.
What is a city-state?
An independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory.
What is the Sultanate of Malacca?
A city-state that controlled the crucial strait between the Indian Ocean and East Asia.
Define maritime routes.
Shipping lanes that connect different ports and regions for trade and transportation.
What is meant by technological diffusion?
The spread of technological innovations from one region or culture to another.
What was the significance of monsoon winds?
They enabled sailors to time voyages for optimal travel, acting as nature's express delivery service.
What was the effect of the spread of Islam?
Islam spread across Eurasia, influencing culture, politics, and trade.
What was the effect of the spread of Buddhism?
Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia, influencing culture and religious practices.
What was the role of Zheng He's voyages?
Zheng He's voyages spread knowledge worldwide and promoted Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean.
What was the impact of the development of lateen sails?
Allowed ships to harness wind power more efficiently, especially against the wind.
What was the impact of the use of dhow ships?
Facilitated the movement of goods and people across vast distances, becoming the backbone of trade.
What was the effect of using the astrolabe?
Enabled sailors to determine their latitude, making long-distance travel more accurate.
What was the impact of Arab and Persian communities in East Asia?
Introduced their own cultures, contributing to cultural blending and exchange.
What was the impact of Chinese merchants in Southeast Asia?
Established trade networks and influenced local economies and cultures.
What was the impact of Malay communities in the Indian Ocean basin?
Contributed to the spread of language, culture, and trade practices.
Causes and effects of monsoon winds?
Causes: Seasonal changes in wind direction. Effects: Enabled timed voyages, influenced trade routes.
Causes and effects of technological advancements?
Causes: Desire for efficient travel. Effects: Lateen sails, dhow ships, astrolabe; increased trade volume.
Causes and effects of diasporic communities?
Causes: Merchants seeking trade opportunities. Effects: Cultural exchange, spread of languages and religions.
Causes and effects of the rise of city-states?
Causes: Wealth from trade. Effects: Economic growth, political power, cultural centers.
Causes and effects of the Indian Ocean Trade?
Causes: Geography, climate, political systems, tech. Effects: Trade, economic growth, cultural exchange.
Causes and effects of the spread of Islam?
Causes: Trade, travel, cultural exchange. Effects: Cultural influence, new trade networks, political changes.
Causes and effects of the spread of Buddhism?
Causes: Trade, missionary activities. Effects: Cultural influence, religious syncretism, artistic developments.
Causes and effects of Zheng He's voyages?
Causes: Imperial ambition, trade promotion. Effects: Increased Chinese influence, knowledge exchange, diplomatic ties.
Causes and effects of the control of the Strait of Malacca?
Causes: Strategic location for trade. Effects: Wealth accumulation, political power, cultural exchange.
Causes and effects of the demand for spices?
Causes: Culinary preferences, medicinal uses. Effects: Increased trade, economic growth, exploration.