History

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  • 1000 BCE

    Bananas

  • 1000 BCE

    Sugar Cane

  • Period: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE

    Classical Era

    The Classical Era was from 1000-300 B.C.E.
  • Period: 1000 BCE to 1 BCE

    Phoenecians

    Phoenicians dominated the trade from 1000 BCE to 1 BC
  • Period: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE

    Kaveripattanam

    Kaveripattanam was the major port city
  • Period: 751 BCE to 666 BCE

    Meroe

    From 751 BCE to 666 BCE, the Kings of Meroe were in charge in Egypt. Their mineral ores and fuels led to in depth trade with Egypt and the Mediterranean
  • 750 BCE

    Persians

    In 750 BCE the Persians immigrated from Asia to Iran.
  • 700 BCE

    Indigo Plant

  • Period: 700 BCE to 100 BCE

    Askum

    Aksum linked the Red Sea and Indian Ocean trade networks by the port city of Adulis. He controlled gold and ivory trading and exported other goods to other countries such as Sri Lanka and Persia.
  • 600 BCE

    Trading Networks

    Large network trading began such as the Indian Ocean trade, Saharan trade, and the Indian Ocean Trade.
  • 600 BCE

    Greek Currency

    Coin currency was added in Greece.
  • 600 BCE

    Iron

  • 600 BCE

    Silk

  • Period: 600 BCE to 600

    Dhows and Lateen

    Dhows and Lateen begin long distance trading from the Western Mediterranean to South China.
  • 500 BCE

    Saddles

  • 500 BCE

    Buddhism

  • 500 BCE

    Cinnamon

  • 500 BCE

    Greece and Rome

    Greek and Roman traders emerged.
  • 400 BCE

    Isthmus of Kra

    The Isthmus of Kra connects the Malay Peninsula to Asia. This allows for a swifter, safer trade route.
  • Period: 356 BCE to 323 BCE

    Alexander the Great

    Alexandria in Egypt was a major trade center which Alexander the Great ruled.
  • 323 BCE

    Alexandria

    Alexandria was founded and was the "hub of international trade"
  • Period: 321 BCE to 185 BCE

    Mauryan

    There was a great expanding in trade between Eurasia and Africa during Mauryan Rule.
  • 300 BCE

    Frankincense

  • 300 BCE

    Myrrh

  • Period: 300 BCE to 200 BCE

    Land

    Trading via land began that extended all the way across the desert.
  • 200 BCE

    Date Palm

  • 200 BCE

    Camels

  • Period: 200 BCE to 500

    Angkor Borei and Oc Eo

    While Funan's ships controleld trade, the cities of Funan also transferred trade goods from the Indian Ocean and South China to ports that were inland trade routes.
  • 100 BCE

    Paper

  • Period: 271 to 232

    Ashonka

    As the most famous Indian emperor, Ashonka encouraged contact and interactions which led to more trade.