By: John So

Dhow- A boat invented during the classical period that could carry from 5-20 tons. Sailors from East Africa to China used these ships to transfer unique goods in one region to sell in another.

The Dhow ship was the Giant ocean going vessels of the Classical era.

Instead of gasoline, the main source of power was the monsoon winds.

Religion, Agricultural Goods, and Language were able to be diffused to a greater distance though trade.

People along the Arabia Peninsula Pakistan India East Africa China

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