8 Questions
Which method of transportation has been fundamental to the development of civilization for at least the past 4,000 years?
Shipping
What did the spice routes through the Indian Ocean and its adjacent seas provide for?
Transport of goods, ideas, and beliefs
When did the Polynesian voyages across the Pacific occur?
From 2000 BCE to the 13th century CE
What transformed the world from the 15th century onwards?
The development of trade routes across and between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
What impact did the introduction of the steamship have on world trade?
An increase of several orders of magnitude in world trade
Between 2000 and 2013, the estimated amount of international seaborne shipments measured in ton miles increased by approximately what percentage?
65%
What type of cargo has largely contributed to the growth in the average length of voyages?
Coal, grain, and ores
How much did the total amount of international cargo rise between 2000 and 2013?
50%
Test your knowledge about the history and importance of shipping in civilization! Discover how shipping has been a vital means of transporting goods over long distances for thousands of years. Explore the ancient spice routes and their significance in global trade.
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