Indian Ocean Trade

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  • 3000 BCE

    Wind Patterns

    Monsoon and wind patterns were identified so that trading could occur safely. Trading would occur depending on the expected weather.
  • 800 BCE

    Decrease of India's Economic Growth

    Arab traders took over the Indian Ocean and became in control of their economic trading.
  • 500 BCE

    Greek and Roman Sailors

    Greek and Roman sailors began sailing in the Indian Ocean proposing their trades. Darius 1, their president began sending people into the ocean for trading purposes.
  • 400 BCE

    India's Exports & Imports

    India exported many goods. The would import copper, gold, and silver.
  • 400 BCE

    Various Forms of Trade

    There was various forms of trade occurring in the Indian Ocean. It was more than just goods. It also consisted of languages, scripts, and stories.
  • 300 BCE

    Spread of Religion

    There was a spread of religion that was occurring. This consisted of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism.
  • 200 BCE

    Indian and Arab Ships

    Indian and Arab ships sailed directly from Arabia to the wester coast of India.
  • 200 BCE

    China's Exports

    China exported sugar, cotton, sesame, and rice throughout trade in the Indian Ocean.
  • 200 BCE

    Silk Road Trade

    This trade route expanded trade occurring between the East and the West.