Classical Period Trading In the Indian Ocean

Ancient Boats and Writing

8000 BCE

The first ever boat was created roughly before kingdoms started rising.

The Vedic Period

1500 BCE

A time when sacred Hindu texts that are called the Vedas were created.

Bananas Were Introduced

1000 BCE

Bananas were introduced by Africa around 1000 BCE.

Islam Was Introduced

610 BCE

Many muslims believe Prophet Muhammad was visited by Angel Gabriel and while on sitting in a cave in Mecca and that when the Quran was introduced to not only Prophet Muhammad, but to his followers too.

Confucius

551 BCE

One of the most important figures in ancient times introduced his view on concepts when it came to education and society, which became famous within the Chinese culture.

The Achaemenids Empire Royal Road

521 BCE

King Darius The Great created the Royal Road, which begins from the Aegean Sea and last til the country of Iran. It was also the road where Alexander of Macedon use to conquer Achaemenid.

King Darius Sending Scylax

510 BCE

King Darius ordered Scylax to travel to the Indus river where he heard rumors of riches down there.

Persian War

500 BCE

The Persian War happened when Athens agree to help out the small states in Asia, which the Persians got mad at. King Darius was the one who set the attacks.

Greek and Roman Empires Enter

500 BCE

These two strong empires entered the trading when King Darius sent them providing more different types of grains,olives,and agriculture being introduced.

Alexander the Great

500 BCE

Alexander the Great enters the picture after conquering Persia and Egypt and founding the city of Alexandria.

Peloponnesian War

431 BCE

This war actually changed Greek civilization and this is when poverty increased and when Athens were defeated, along with the rise of Sparta.

Hinduism Was Formed

400 BCE

During the Indus Civilization Hinduism was founded during political and cultural changes and the people were often call Hindu's by the British.

Alexandria Was Created in Egypt

332 BCE

Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great after successfully conquering Egypt.

The Start of Trading In the Indian Ocean

300 BCE

The start of trading between each empires started.

Mauryan Empire

268 BCE

The Mauryan Empire provided many different types of silks, spices, and different textiles to the Greeks and Persians all thanks to their ruler Ashoka, who governed major roadways.

Yoke

200 BCE

During the Han's Dynasty the yoke was created, which is a tool to connect two oxes or horses together thus creating easier ways to plant and grow agriculture.

The Silk Road

130 BCE

The Silk Road was used by the Han Dynasty and provided many different things to the east for example silks, tea, cloves, rice and paper.

Romans Introduce Pearls

110 BCE

The Romans started trading different types of jewels, however pearls were one of the main important ones since it was used in many different ways.

Qanat System

100 BCE

The Qanat System was formed by the Persians and which was used to harvest agriculture and sustainable water through this technique.

The Trading Started

3 BCE

Around the third century BCE or even earlier on the Indian Ocean connected many different countries together.

Gunpowder Was Created

618

During the Han Dynasty they created many different things,that they provided when it came to trading, however the creation of gunpowder leads earlier chinese civilizations.