Practice Maritime Routes: Indian Ocean And Beyond (6.3) - Unit 3: Medieval to Early Modern Transitions

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Question 1.
What are maritime routes?
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Think about how trade was conducted across water.
Question 2.
Which instrument helped sailors know their latitude?
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It is an ancient navigational tool.
3Question 3.
What was the key navigational tool used for determining latitude?
- Astrolabe
- Dhow
- Sail
- Compass
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This is an ancient instrument.
4Question 4.
True or False: Monsoon winds allowed for unpredictable travel schedules.
- True
- False
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Think about the seasonal patterns of these winds.
Question 5.
Discuss how the introduction of the compass changed maritime trade throughout the Indian Ocean.
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Think about the challenges faced by sailors before such adaptations.
Question 6.
Evaluate how cultural interactions in port cities of the Indian Ocean influenced local societies.
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Reflect on specific examples, such as the impact on cityscapes and community practices.

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