Indian+Ocean+Trade

__**How it started**__
The Indian ocean trade began around 1450. It became a major trade route when global trade boomed in mid 15th century. The reason trade was so popular there is because that ocean connected the west and the east of Eurasia. Trade in the Indian ocean began with several factors. The first of which is the collapse of the Mongol empire on the continent. When the empire had collapsed trade routes opened up all over the world. The second reason is the decrease demand for luxury products such as jewels, textiles and precious metals. Another reason is the construction of larger ships. When the ships that carried cargo were larger, there was more room for goods to be transported. The innovation of ships also contributed because of faster, sleeker ship designs. The main factor of the movement of merchants was the trade winds. During the southwest monsoon season, goods were trade from Asia to Africa and Europe. During the northeast monsoon season trade went from Europe and Africa to Asia.



What they traded

__Effects__
After the Europeans invaded the trade in the Indian Ocean, they left their mark on its inhabitants and how it was run. The Europeans introduced organized sea warfare before adapting to the previous way it was run. The spread of Christianity had very little success because of the Muslim and Confucius influence already present. Missionaries did find some success with members of the lowest caste in India and were able to convert most of the Philippines. The Europeans didn't leave very many lasting effects on the people they traded with. The Asian civilizations took some of the technology that the Europeans used. They used new sails, compasses, and new designs for ships. The British did, however, leave their affect on India. India was a colony until 1947. =**__Sources __**=

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