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1000 BCE
Indian Ocean Network
The Indian Ocean Trade Network allowed for travel across the Indian Ocean through the southern China Sea. -
Period: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
Classical Era Trade Timeline
The Classical Era began in 1000 BCE to 300 BCE. -
800 BCE
Era of Polis (Greek City-States)
- Maritime trade brought prosperity to Attica, the region of Athens
- Greeks founded more than 400 colonies
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770 BCE
The Age of The Christian Prophets
The Indian Ocean Network allowed for the expansion of Christianity to other parts of the World by the Prophets. -
700 BCE
Cotton and Indigo Plant Traded
The indigo plant was used to dye Chinese silks and other fabrics such as cotton. -
700 BCE
Zoroastrianism
Emerged from the teachings of Zarathustra -
600 BCE
Iron
Iron metallurgy introduced to China and part of the Indian Trade Network. Also, during this time, the Greek coin currency came into existence. -
558 BCE
Reign of Cyrus the Shepherd / Achaemenid Empire
Cyrus The Shepherd reigns and the Medes and Persians migrate from central Asia to Persia before 1000 BCE. -
525 BCE
Reign of Cambyses (Cyrus's Son)
Cambyses conquered Egypt -
500 BCE
Greek an Roman Traders Use The Indian Ocean Trade Network
Darius I dispatched traders and sailors to begin trading gold, ceramics, wine and olive oil. -
500 BCE
Classical Era Construction/Infrastructure Growth
Classical empires (Rome, Han, Egypt, China) undertook massive construction projects to expand their infrastructure and transportation. -
330 BCE
Medes and Persian Migration
Medes and Persians migrated from central Asia to Persia before 1000 BCE -
300 BCE
Growth of Various Religions
Hinduism, Buddhism and Janism spreads through trade. -
509
The Roman Republic
- Rome nobility deposed the last Etruscan king
- Republican constitution included two consuls: civil and military
