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AP World History Modern Flashcards: Exchange In The Indian Ocean

Study Exchange In The Indian Ocean in AP World History Modern with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which maritime innovation improved long-distance trade in the Indian Ocean?

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ANSWER

The compass. Magnetic compass enabled navigation even when celestial bodies were obscured.

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AP World History Modern: Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)

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In a letter from a merchant in Aden (c. 1300), the writer notes that pepper from India, porcelain from China, and frankincense from Arabia are sold side-by-side, and that Muslim judges help settle disputes among traders. The merchant emphasizes trust, contracts, and shared legal norms in port. Which broader pattern does the letter best support?
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