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The Monsoon wind patterns are discovered
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India sees a great influx of Aryan people settling in their territory.
Iron Metallurgy is popular in Western Asia, North Africa, and South East Europe -
Between Egypt and Mesopotamia trade decreased. During this time new trade routes were being discovered causing a rise in new trade partners
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Long-Distance trade thrives in all settled parts of the ocean
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In Napata, the Rise of the Nubian Kingdom took way.
Egypt is dominated by Nubia from 712-600 BCE
Common and plentiful trade goods of the time:
Mangrove Poles
Rhinoceros Horns
Millet
Camels
Ivory
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Western Zhou Kingdom comes to an end in China.
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Iron Metallurgy is introduced in China
Silk is introduced in the trade system. -
Persian Ruler Darius I sent Greek and Roman traders into Indian Ocean.
Trades:
Roman Coins
Indian COins
cloth
ceramics
metal wares
glass
beads
rare woods
spices -
Siddhart Guatama, also known as Buddha, makes its way to India.
The start of Buddhism as a religion.
Trades introduced:
Roulette Pottery
Ancient Fishing Boats
Gemstones -
The spread of the religion is heavily due to India's king of the time, Asoka, who ruled over much of India at the time, who was a firm believer.
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Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism religions massively spread. Which in turn people migrated causing groups to intermingle with language.
