6.3 - Maritime Routes: Indian Ocean and Beyond
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Practice Questions
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What are maritime routes?
💡 Hint: Think about how trade was conducted across water.
Which instrument helped sailors know their latitude?
💡 Hint: It is an ancient navigational tool.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the key navigational tool used for determining latitude?
💡 Hint: This is an ancient instrument.
True or False: Monsoon winds allowed for unpredictable travel schedules.
💡 Hint: Think about the seasonal patterns of these winds.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the introduction of the compass changed maritime trade throughout the Indian Ocean.
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges faced by sailors before such adaptations.
Evaluate how cultural interactions in port cities of the Indian Ocean influenced local societies.
💡 Hint: Reflect on specific examples, such as the impact on cityscapes and community practices.
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