East African Trade
What is the Indian Ocean?
This major ocean was central to trade routes along East Africa.
What is East Asia?
This region includes countries like China and Japan
What is fertile?
This term refers to land that is good for farming.
What is country?
India is the world’s second (now first, depending on year) most populous what?
What is Canberra?
This is the capital city of Australia.
What are the monsoon winds?
This trade wind system helped sailors travel to and from East Africa.
What is South Asia?
India is part of this region.
What are the Tigris and Euphrates?
These two rivers run through the Fertile Crescent.
What is population density?
This term describes the number of people per square kilometer.
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
This famous natural landmark is the world’s largest coral reef system.
What is Swahili?
This language developed from a mix of African and Arabic influences.
What is Southwest Asia (Middle East)?
Saudi Arabia is located in this region.
What is Mesopotamia?
This early civilization developed in the Fertile Crescent.
What are birth rates?
This factor contributes to rapid population growth: high 1.2 rates.
What is the Outback?
This desert covers much of central Australia.
What is Kilwa?
This city-state was a major trading hub on the East African coast.
What is Southeast Asia?
Thailand and Vietnam are in this region.
What is irrigation?
This innovation allowed better farming and water control.
What is urbanization?
This movement of people from rural to urban areas affects population distribution.
Who are Aboriginal Australians?
These native people are the original inhabitants of Australia.
What is gold?
This valuable metal was commonly traded from inland Africa.
What is Central Asia?
Kazakhstan is part of this often-overlooked region.
What is Mesopotamia?
This is often called the “cradle of civilization.”
What is Mumbai?
This major city is one of the most populated in India.
What is Uluru (Ayers Rock)?
This large rock formation is sacred and well-known in Australia.