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900 BCE
New navigation device used- Kamal
Used to determine latitude at sea by observing the distance between the horizon and a particular star at the same time each night. -
600 BCE
Iron metallurgy known in China
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600 BCE
China Exports Silk
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563 BCE
Beginning of Buddhist religion
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550 BCE
Achaemenid Empire in Persia
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510 BCE
Scylax of Caryanda made voyage
He brought news of these regions that encouraged trade expeditions to King Darius of Persia. -
450 BCE
Religious thought spread from India to Southeast Asia
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism were spread by merchants. -
324 BCE
Mauryan Empire in India
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315 BCE
Roman coins mingled in Indian treasuries
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300 BCE
Persian jewels sparkled in Mauryan settings
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300 BCE
Transport of Frankincense and Myrrh
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300 BCE
Incense Trade
Ubar's wealth came from its position on the incense trade routes. -
206 BCE
Spice Trade
Southeast Asia began the spice trade. -
202 BCE
Han Dynasty in China
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33 BCE
Roman Empire in the Mediterranean
