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This group challenged the Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) for control over the trade routes they monopolized. Their control caused many empires such as the Asian Empire to collapse, contributing to the destruction of the Indian Ocean trade system.
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This trading company tried to monopolize lucrative spices such as nutmeg.
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The emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Yongle Emperor, travelled to their trading partners around the Indian Ocean.
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The Indian Ocean trade was the main trading network during this period. This route was used to transport bulk items such as timber, ivory etc.
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China Junks: Chinese ships equipped with magnetic compasses and air tight compartments to assist with navigating the Indian Ocean.
Dhows: commonly used small wooden vessels, with lateens which increases its speed and mobility.
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This disease was spread form Asia to North East Africa , through the Silk Road trading network killing one third of the population there.
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This network was used to transport luxurious items such as silk and jewelry.
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This Network declined as Rome weakened. Gems, perfumes from India, and olive oil were imported into the Mediterranean using this network.
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Islam played a major role in increasing trading through this route, as more trade connections were built.
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Persian jewels were exported to various destinations
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The Portuguese sailors on the Vasco de Gama robbed and extorted from both local and foreign merchants.
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Persian Jewels were transported to Mauryan for different occasions.
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Silk from China was sent to the Roman aristocrats
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Roman coins were mixed with the Indians treasures as spices, essence and precious stones were traded.
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Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism were spread from India to South East Asia from mingling with travelling merchants.