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Dugout, flat-bottomed boats could be operated with or without a sail. The old boats were used for fishing craft along with unloading boats that were anchored away from shore.
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This was a form of art that was created as early as 3500 BCE. Most popular during the Hellenistic and Roman period in Egypt, this pottery combines Egyptian and Greek designs. These type of goods were exported outside of Egypt and sent to other parts of the Roman Empire.
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Sugar cane is categorized as a form of grass. It creates sugar from sunlight and water. It was originally grown for its taste.
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Bananas were traded as a crop and provided a source of food for many in China. The reached Africa in around 1000 BCE.
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This is a monument that was first built in 825 BCE. This pillar includes carvings that tell different military campaign stories that were created as a tribute to King Shalmaneser who ruled from 858-824 BCE.
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The Greek coin was created.
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China was introduced to iron. This provided them with a sturdy material that could be used for building and or as material for different art pieces.
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The silk road provided a platform for the spread of buddahism.
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When saddles were introduced they provided extra storage when transporting different goods through camels. This made traveling easier altogether.
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Alexandria was the center of trade routes. This main center was able to connect Rome and Africa, Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula. This was a very important connection.
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Alexander the Great was announced King in 336 BCE. Through different military campaigns he was able to share Greek art and culture with various foreign places.
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In general, Hinduism stems from the belief that gods can take multiple forms.
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Cloves could be used for cooking and medical purposes. Originally, cloves were traded on routes that went from Europe to China.
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This is a form of ceramic that has been found in archaeological sites. This represents far-flung trade and the diffusion of a number of different techniques and styles.
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A dynasty established by Central Asian Tribes, Bactrian Greeks, Sakas, and Kushans invaded North India.
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Thirteen years after Zhang Qian was kidnapped, he was able to return to China and share his new discoveries.
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Pearls were popular both because of their size and looks. Most commonly used for jewlry and/or decoration.
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Along with goods, illnesses were also vulnerable to spread. Common diseases included smallpox, measles and the bubonic plauge.
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Spices such as pepper was a valuable item that could pass for money and be worth as much as gold itself.
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Indigo was a plant that has been found in ancient documents. Silks were also died with indigo at this time.