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.
Who was Ibn Battuta?
A famous traveler whose records spread knowledge worldwide.
Who was Marco Polo?
A famous traveler whose records spread knowledge worldwide.
Who was Zheng He?
A famous Chinese explorer whose voyages spread knowledge worldwide.
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.