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Travelers moved between towns and trading ports along the coastlines. Daggett, 2016.
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Iron metallurgy has become popular in Western Asia, Southeastern Europe, and North Africa. The began various technological advancements and trade of metal alloys. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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During this time, King David encouraged the Aryan people to settle within India, fueling the expansion of urban areas. King David established Jerusalem as the capital city, which later became a key point of trade in India. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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Exchange of religious/sacred texts passed between civilizations as they traded other goods. "Classical Era," n.d.
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Buddhism became an influential religion in Asia and India. This was another religion that was passed through trading. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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Confucianism became a profound philosophy within Asia, China specifically. This was another religion that was passed through trading. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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Darius I was a Persian ruler at the time. He chose to send Greek and Roman sailors and traders into the Indian Ocean. This allowed them to become influential in trading. "Classical Era," n.d.
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Jainism was a religion founded by Mahavira in India. This became a religion that beliefs were spread amongst other trading ports through trade. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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Hanno began to explore the West African coast in which many trading ports were created along the Indian Ocean. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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Wooden ships were created in different regional styles and sizes. They were propelled through the use of oars and matting sails made of linen, cotton, and bamboo. This update in ships allowed for them to carry heavier cargo. "Classical Era," n.d.
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Alexander the Great went to western Asia to conquer new areas of land. When doing so, he brought new ideas and goods into these cultural areas. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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India was known to import a large amount of silver, copper, and cold to produce coins that were found along different trading ports on the Indian ocean. On the other hand, they would export items such as cloth, ceramics, pottery, metal wares, glass, beads, incense, rare woods, spices, pearls, and coral. "Classical Era," n.d.
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Sailors navigation improved through the development of astronomy and their knowledge of mathematics and geography. This improved their ability to sail across large areas of water for trade. "Classical Era," n.d.
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The Silk Road route was developed on land and on water. This route was heavily used to distribute items of trade. The route for water travel was on the Indian Ocean. Daggett, 2016.
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Silk traveled along the land and sea routes of the Silk Road to various city-states and civilizations. Asia was exporting additional crops such as sugar cane, cotton, sesame, and rice. "Classical Era," n.d.
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Sailors discovered how to predict and determine seasonal monsoon winds. These winds allowed for better sailing ability for trade cargo ships. "Classical Era," n.d.
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The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is a manuscript that recorded trading depots and ports' locations, goods, and populations. This provided an accurate description of trade routes and networks for sailors to use. Daggett, 2016.
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This was the beginning of the Christianity religion. Christianity was spread through trade and crusades amongst various towns and city-states. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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Apostle Paul was one who traveled around the Mediterranean. He was responsible for spreading Christian beliefs to these different locations within the Mediterranean. "Indian Ocean," n.d.
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When the Qin emperor took over rule, the Han Dynasty ended. This allowed for the emperor to unite the eastern region of China. By doing so, trade became more compatible amongst these various areas. "Indian Ocean," n.d.