History

Classical Period Trading In the Indian Ocean

  • Ancient Boats and Writing
    8000 BCE

    Ancient Boats and Writing

    The first ever boat was created roughly before kingdoms started rising.
  • The Vedic Period
    1500 BCE

    The Vedic Period

    A time when sacred Hindu texts that are called the Vedas were created.
  • Bananas Were Introduced
    1000 BCE

    Bananas Were Introduced

    Bananas were introduced by Africa around 1000 BCE.
  • Islam Was Introduced
    610 BCE

    Islam Was Introduced

    Many muslims believe Prophet Muhammad was visited by Angel Gabriel and while on sitting in a cave in Mecca and that when the Quran was introduced to not only Prophet Muhammad, but to his followers too.
  • Confucius
    551 BCE

    Confucius

    One of the most important figures in ancient times introduced his view on concepts when it came to education and society, which became famous within the Chinese culture.
  • The Achaemenids Empire Royal Road
    521 BCE

    The Achaemenids Empire Royal Road

    King Darius The Great created the Royal Road, which begins from the Aegean Sea and last til the country of Iran. It was also the road where Alexander of Macedon use to conquer Achaemenid.
  • King Darius Sending Scylax
    510 BCE

    King Darius Sending Scylax

    King Darius ordered Scylax to travel to the Indus river where he heard rumors of riches down there.
  • Persian War
    500 BCE

    Persian War

    The Persian War happened when Athens agree to help out the small states in Asia, which the Persians got mad at. King Darius was the one who set the attacks.
  • Greek and Roman Empires Enter
    500 BCE

    Greek and Roman Empires Enter

    These two strong empires entered the trading when King Darius sent them providing more different types of grains,olives,and agriculture being introduced.
  • Alexander the Great
    500 BCE

    Alexander the Great

    Alexander the Great enters the picture after conquering Persia and Egypt and founding the city of Alexandria.
  • Peloponnesian War
    431 BCE

    Peloponnesian War

    This war actually changed Greek civilization and this is when poverty increased and when Athens were defeated, along with the rise of Sparta.
  • Hinduism Was Formed
    400 BCE

    Hinduism Was Formed

    During the Indus Civilization Hinduism was founded during political and cultural changes and the people were often call Hindu's by the British.
  • Alexandria Was Created in Egypt
    332 BCE

    Alexandria Was Created in Egypt

    Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great after successfully conquering Egypt.
  • The Start of Trading In the Indian Ocean
    300 BCE

    The Start of Trading In the Indian Ocean

    The start of trading between each empires started.
  • Mauryan Empire
    268 BCE

    Mauryan Empire

    The Mauryan Empire provided many different types of silks, spices, and different textiles to the Greeks and Persians all thanks to their ruler Ashoka, who governed major roadways.
  • Yoke
    200 BCE

    Yoke

    During the Han's Dynasty the yoke was created, which is a tool to connect two oxes or horses together thus creating easier ways to plant and grow agriculture.
  • The Silk Road
    130 BCE

    The Silk Road

    The Silk Road was used by the Han Dynasty and provided many different things to the east for example silks, tea, cloves, rice and paper.
  • Romans Introduce Pearls
    110 BCE

    Romans Introduce Pearls

    The Romans started trading different types of jewels, however pearls were one of the main important ones since it was used in many different ways.
  • Qanat System
    100 BCE

    Qanat System

    The Qanat System was formed by the Persians and which was used to harvest agriculture and sustainable water through this technique.
  • The Trading Started
    3 BCE

    The Trading Started

    Around the third century BCE or even earlier on the Indian Ocean connected many different countries together.
  • Gunpowder Was Created
    618

    Gunpowder Was Created

    During the Han Dynasty they created many different things,that they provided when it came to trading, however the creation of gunpowder leads earlier chinese civilizations.