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Domesticated camels helped transport goods to inland civilizations such as porcelain, silks pieces, incense, ivory, and sometimes even slaves.
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Roman Aristocrats were seen in Chinese silk.
Roman coins became prevalent in Indian treasuries.
Persian jewels showed up in Maurya villages & towns. Religions began to spread through merchants (not missionary style). Between 326 BCE & 220 AD -
Maurya Empire in India, Han Dynasty in China, the Achaemenid Empire in Persia, as well as Roman Empire in the Mediterranean ran the trade community within the Indian Ocean.
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During this time, Srivijaya Empire (now modern day Indonesia) created and blossomed on taxes of trading vessels that passed through their narrow straits in order to reach their destinations (Malacca Straits)
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Emphasized Trade along with Song Dynasty along silk roads and incorporated maritime trade into their culture
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Islamic beliefs, culture, and traditions spread similarly to the religions spread by merchants.
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Umayyad (661-750) & Abassid (750-1258) caliphates were prominent in the trade market along the Arabian Peninsula
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Along with Tang dynasty, emphasized trade into nautical routes, and along the silk roads. Also created a powerful navy to control piracy in the Eastern Areas of the Trade Routes along the Indian Ocean
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Chinese Emperor dispatched 7 expeditions to visit all major trading partners around the Indian Ocean in hopes of expanding trade outlets
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The Europeans decided to erupt onto the Indian Ocean Trading Scene in true fashion. The demand for Asian luxury in Europe had exploded, so they sought more. However, they did not have anything to reciprocate trade with. Nobody needed anymore furs, pots, or anything else that the Europeans had to offer
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The Portuguese civilization decided to pirate the trade routes, rather than actually partner with them productively. They seized Calicut in India, and Macau in China.
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The VOC sought a total monopoly on spices -- mainly nutmeg & mace.
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Europeans tried again with the British East India Company & challenged the VOC. The British East India Company ultimately claimed political control over parts of Asia, Indonesia, India, Malaya, & regions of South East Asia, turning them into British colonies
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Due to the British invasion of 1680, the Asian trading market surrounding the Indian Ocean became increasingly poor, and ultimately collapsed.