Maritime history

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/maritime-history

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the global trade volume?Approximately 90% of global trade by volume is transported via maritime shipping
2. What were the first boats people made?The earliest boats were dugout canoes and reed boats that people used for fishing and short trips along coastlines.
3. How did sailing ships help people trade?Sailing ships such as Egyptian barques and Mesopotamian cogs let people carry goods over long distances, connecting different communities and sharing ideas.

Mercantilism: An economic theory advocating for government regulation of trade to increase national wealth and power.
Geopolitics: The study of the influence of geography on international politics and relations.
Decarbonization: The process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions, particularly from industrial activities and transport.