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3000 BCE
Wind
The Monsoon wind patterns are discovered -
1000 BCE
Jerusalem is named the Capital by King David
India sees a great influx of Aryan people settling in their territory.
Iron Metallurgy is popular in Western Asia, North Africa, and South East Europe -
1000 BCE
Decline in Trade
Between Egypt and Mesopotamia trade decreased. During this time new trade routes were being discovered causing a rise in new trade partners -
Period: 1000 BCE to 300
Trade
Long-Distance trade thrives in all settled parts of the ocean -
800 BCE
Nubian Kingdom
In Napata, the Rise of the Nubian Kingdom took way.
Egypt is dominated by Nubia from 712-600 BCE
Common and plentiful trade goods of the time:
Mangrove Poles
Rhinoceros Horns
Millet
Camels
Ivory
Dates -
771 BCE
China
Western Zhou Kingdom comes to an end in China. -
600 BCE
China
Iron Metallurgy is introduced in China
Silk is introduced in the trade system. -
500 BCE
New Trade Partners
Persian Ruler Darius I sent Greek and Roman traders into Indian Ocean.
Trades:
Roman Coins
Indian COins
cloth
ceramics
metal wares
glass
beads
rare woods
spices -
430 BCE
India experiences Buddhism
Siddhart Guatama, also known as Buddha, makes its way to India.
The start of Buddhism as a religion.
Trades introduced:
Roulette Pottery
Ancient Fishing Boats
Gemstones -
Period: 380 BCE to 250 BCE
The spread of Buddhism
The spread of the religion is heavily due to India's king of the time, Asoka, who ruled over much of India at the time, who was a firm believer. -
Period: 600 to 300
Religion Spreads
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism religions massively spread. Which in turn people migrated causing groups to intermingle with language.
