Multiple choice

Dhows were often referred to as the

  1. camels of Indian Ocean trade

  2. Islamic clippers

  3. ocean carriage

  4. Indian Trader
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Explanation

Because dhows were the primary vessels used to transport goods across the Indian Ocean, much like camels were used for the Sahara, they are often metaphorically called the 'camels of the Indian Ocean'.

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