Yes, he did. But today we're talking about Indian Ocean trade, and it's going to be interesting, I promise, so pay attention. Also, no hats! This is a classroom, not a Truman Capote beach party. INTRO So, Indian Ocean trade was like the Silk Road in that it was a network of trade routes that connected people who had stuff to people who wanted it and were willing to pay for it. And just as the Silk Road was not a single road, there were lots of Indian Ocean trade routes connecting various port cities around the Indian Ocean basin, including Zanzibar and Mogadishu and Hormuz and Canton. By the way, before you criticize my pronunciation, please remember that mispronunciation is my thing, and I've been doing it since episode one, and nobody ever notices it's a thing!