History and Geography
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The Arabs, the Chinese, the Indians and the Indonesians were travelling for trade in the
Indian Ocean. It was during these travels that Mauritius and Rodrigues became known to
the Arabs.
Countries trading in the Indian Ocean
Observe the pictures of spices shown below.
Spices were found in the East Indies. Do you know how the East Indies is known as today?
It is known as Indonesia.
Observe map 2 on page 108. It shows the location of Indonesia.
Spice trade
Cloves Pepper Cinnamon Cardamon
• The Arabs, the Chinese, the Indians and the Indonesians were
travelling in the Indian Ocean for trade.
What I
have
Learnt
Long ago, spices were used to preserve meat.
In the space provided below, write how spices are used nowadays.
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DID
YOU
KNOW
Trade is buying and selling of goods.
Find out the names of two goods that the Arabs, the Chinese and the
Indians where trading in the Indian Ocean.
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Out