Roman Trade With India

Exam-Oriented Q&A

Q1: When did Roman trade with India peak?
Answer: Between the 1st century BCE and the 3rd century CE.

Q2: Which monsoon-dependent port handled most spice exports?
Answer: Muziris in Kerala.

Q3: Name two primary Roman exports to India.
Answer: Wine and olive oil.

Q4: Which ancient text serves as a handbook of Indo-Roman maritime trade?
Answer: Periplus Maris Erythraei.

Q5: What economic issue did Pliny the Elder highlight about this trade?
Answer: The drain of gold and silver from Rome to India.