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The Indian Ocean trade was a huge historical event that lasted because it connected the East to the West. It helped spread religion and get trading done more efficient for the time.
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They had to cross water with boats, mountains, and large lands in order for a successful trade.
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The trade connected Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and Finally East Africa. Eventually it even connected China.
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Items that was traded during this time was dhows, sailboats, silk, paper, food, ivory, timber, and religious ideas. Religions that were spread included Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.
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The Indian Ocean Trade included places like Kilwa, Sofala, Mombasa, and Malindi. These African city-states exported gold, ivory, and iron to India, Southeast Asia, and China.
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The Indian Ocean trade commenced in 800 A.D. and fell through when Portugal invaded and tried to take over in 1500.
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The Indian Ocean trade connects the East with the West for a long trade route.
