Oceans That Speak: Object Learning Worksheet

This worksheet accompanies the IAMM exhibition Oceans That Speak, on view from 13 December 2024 to 15 June 2025, which explores the spread of Islam, the rise of the Malay world, and the strategic importance of its maritime geography.

The exhibition highlights how sea routes shaped the development of major port cities and facilitated trade between the East and West—factors that deeply influenced the cultural, political, and religious landscape of the Malay world.

Use this worksheet to support your research, encourage critical engagement, and explore the Malay world from multiple interdisciplinary perspectives—including history, geography, religion, and cultural studies.