Indian Ocean During Classical Period

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  • 1000 BCE

    Beginning Travel

    Travelers moved between towns and trading ports along the coastlines. Daggett, 2016.
  • 1000 BCE

    Iron Metallurgy

    Iron metallurgy has become popular in Western Asia, Southeastern Europe, and North Africa. The began various technological advancements and trade of metal alloys. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 1000 BCE

    Aryan & Jerusalem

    During this time, King David encouraged the Aryan people to settle within India, fueling the expansion of urban areas. King David established Jerusalem as the capital city, which later became a key point of trade in India. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 600 BCE

    Religious Trade

    Exchange of religious/sacred texts passed between civilizations as they traded other goods. "Classical Era," n.d.
  • 563 BCE

    Buddhism

    Buddhism became an influential religion in Asia and India. This was another religion that was passed through trading. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 551 BCE

    Confucianism

    Confucianism became a profound philosophy within Asia, China specifically. This was another religion that was passed through trading. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 500 BCE

    Darius I

    Darius I was a Persian ruler at the time. He chose to send Greek and Roman sailors and traders into the Indian Ocean. This allowed them to become influential in trading. "Classical Era," n.d.
  • 500 BCE

    Jainism

    Jainism was a religion founded by Mahavira in India. This became a religion that beliefs were spread amongst other trading ports through trade. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 465 BCE

    Hanno of Carthage

    Hanno began to explore the West African coast in which many trading ports were created along the Indian Ocean. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 400 BCE

    Transportation Update

    Wooden ships were created in different regional styles and sizes. They were propelled through the use of oars and matting sails made of linen, cotton, and bamboo. This update in ships allowed for them to carry heavier cargo. "Classical Era," n.d.
  • 344 BCE

    Alexander the Great of Macedonia

    Alexander the Great went to western Asia to conquer new areas of land. When doing so, he brought new ideas and goods into these cultural areas. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 326 BCE

    Import/Export

    India was known to import a large amount of silver, copper, and cold to produce coins that were found along different trading ports on the Indian ocean. On the other hand, they would export items such as cloth, ceramics, pottery, metal wares, glass, beads, incense, rare woods, spices, pearls, and coral. "Classical Era," n.d.
  • 200 BCE

    Technology Advancement

    Sailors navigation improved through the development of astronomy and their knowledge of mathematics and geography. This improved their ability to sail across large areas of water for trade. "Classical Era," n.d.
  • 130 BCE

    Silk Road

    The Silk Road route was developed on land and on water. This route was heavily used to distribute items of trade. The route for water travel was on the Indian Ocean. Daggett, 2016.
  • 130 BCE

    Import/Export

    Silk traveled along the land and sea routes of the Silk Road to various city-states and civilizations. Asia was exporting additional crops such as sugar cane, cotton, sesame, and rice. "Classical Era," n.d.
  • 4 BCE

    Monsoon Winds

    Sailors discovered how to predict and determine seasonal monsoon winds. These winds allowed for better sailing ability for trade cargo ships. "Classical Era," n.d.
  • 1 BCE

    Periplus of the Erythraean Sea

    The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is a manuscript that recorded trading depots and ports' locations, goods, and populations. This provided an accurate description of trade routes and networks for sailors to use. Daggett, 2016.
  • 4

    Christianity

    This was the beginning of the Christianity religion. Christianity was spread through trade and crusades amongst various towns and city-states. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 45

    Apostle Paul

    Apostle Paul was one who traveled around the Mediterranean. He was responsible for spreading Christian beliefs to these different locations within the Mediterranean. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
  • 221

    Uniting China

    When the Qin emperor took over rule, the Han Dynasty ended. This allowed for the emperor to unite the eastern region of China. By doing so, trade became more compatible amongst these various areas. "Indian Ocean," n.d.