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In 1,000 BC the classical period began.
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Christianity and Judaism spread through merchants and trade through the Indian Ocean. This occurred throughout the entire period.
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Bananas traveled to Africa.
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Sugar cane traveled to India from Southeast Asia by 1000 BC.
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South East Asia, India, Arabia, Eastern Africa, and China were all involved in the Indian Ocean trade during the Classical Era in history.
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Alexandria, Muziris, Kaveripattanam, and Barygaza were main ports for trade in the Indian Ocean.
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This was used to often used as a dye in several locations. Most commonly, it was used to dye fabrics and silk.
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The main types of transportation include dhows, dry-cargo, and tankers. The small-lateen sail boats made travel in the monsoon winds possible. Dry-cargo ships could carry bulk amounts of goods, which was not possible on land. Tanker ships were known for carrying liquids across the ocean.
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During this time religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism spread to Southeast Asia.
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The idea of Confucianism begins.
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This empire helped to stimulate trade and was a major part of the trade.
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The Persian Empire was ruled by Darius I who increased their economics greatly.
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They began trading in the Indian Ocean after being sent by Darius I.
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Hanno navigated and colonized the coast of Western Africa.
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During this century coins from India were spread around showing how trade impacted currency and cultures.
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He conquered large amounts of land which added to locations of trade, and increased amount of goods to trade.
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This tension led to the end of the Achaemenid Empire, who was a major part of the Indian Ocean trade.
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They were a major contributor and helped to stimulate the trade economy.
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He was an Indian Emperor, who spread Buddhism across most of Asia.
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Starting around this time diseases such as Typhoid, Malaria, Smallpox, and what eventually got named as the Bubonic Plague.
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Chaos filled the Mauryan Empire after the death of Ashoka, which led to their downfall. This downfall decreased their participation in trade and hurt their economy.
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Muslims created this tool so they could navigate using the stars.
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At the fall of the Qin Dynasty civil wars and unrest took place until the Han Dynasty reunited China in 202 BC.
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This compass helped to sail and navigate so ships could know where they were going.
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Participation in the Indian Ocean trade increased partly because of the Chinese.
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This ship allowed for crews to sail against the wind if they were trained enough.
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This type of pottery and works of art were made in Egypt and encompassed a variety of cultural influences in the design.
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These creations demonstrated talents and cultures of various locations including Indonesia, India, and Southeast Asia.
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Peppercorn became a luxury trading item during the first century BC.
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During the first century BC Frankincense and myrrh were very useful. They were incense that served medicinal uses, repel bugs, embalming bodies, and were made from died tree sap.
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Took part in the Indian Ocean trade, conquering additional land which led to more products to trade.
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These advancements allowed for easier steering.
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Pearls became popular in Rome and spread through trade. They were ideal since they required minimal space on the ships.
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By this time different grains such as millet and sorghum reached the Indian Ocean. It was used to make many different foods.
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In 300 AD the Classical Era came to an end.