Indian Ocean Trade

By MLe004
  • 3000 BCE

    Local Trade

    Local Trade
    Trade between towns along the coast of the Indian ocean using canoes and other small watercraft
  • 2000 BCE

    Trade to/from Africa

    Trade to/from Africa
    Trade with Africa, importing various grains such as millet, teff and sorghum across the ocean.
  • 1500 BCE

    Austronesians begin trade

    Austronesians begin trade
    Trade begins on out-rigger type ships bringing a multitude of goods to south India and Sri Lanka
  • 1000 BCE

    Bananas

    Bananas
    Bananas found on New Guinea make their way to Africa then to parts of China
  • 1000 BCE

    Phoenicians

    Phoenicians
    By this time the Phoenicians had already been a driving force of trade in the area using sailed ships to travel across great distances using Polaris to help them navigate.
  • Period: 1000 BCE to 500

    The Classical Era

    The Classical Era spanned from 1000 BCE-500 AD encompassing many Civilizations
  • 858 BCE

    Obelisk of Shalamaneser III

    Obelisk of Shalamaneser III
    The Obelisk of Shalamaneser III with carvings representing King Shalmaneser III, who ruled 858-824 BCE . The carvings tell the story of military campaigns and items that were given in tribute to the king
  • 550 BCE

    Religious thought

    Religious thought
    Through these trade routes religious thoughts and teachings start to spread across the Indian Ocean. Merchants practicing Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism spread these teachings through their trade routes.
  • Period: 550 BCE to 330 BCE

    Trade With Persia

    The Achaenid Empire in Persia begins trade across the Indian Ocean 550-330 BCE
  • 500 BCE

    Persians join the Trade

    Persians join the Trade
    Persian ruler Darius I sends sailors to join the trade in the Indian Ocean
  • 500 BCE

    Gold & Wine

    Gold & Wine
    Persians bring with them bounties of gold and wine
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander the Great

    Alexander the Great
    Alexander the Great becomes King, under his rule Greece gains control over Western/Central Asia, Egypt, and the Indus River Valley.
  • 324 BCE

    Punch-Marked Coins

    Punch-Marked Coins
    Punch-marked coins begin to appear different ports
  • Period: 324 BCE to 185 BCE

    Trade with India

    The Mauryan Empire begins trade across the Indian Ocean 324-185 BCE
  • Period: 202 BCE to 220

    Trade with China

    The Han Dynasty begins trade across the Indian Ocean 202 BCE-220 CE
  • 106 BCE

    The Silk Road

    The Silk Road
    Established by Zhang Qian the Silk road becomes a main route of trade for China
  • Period: 33 BCE to 476

    Trade with The Mediterranean

    The Roman Empire begins trade across the Indian Ocean 33 BCE-476 CE