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A boat made of wood was used for traveling shorter distances for fishing, and local trade.
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Millet a grain the was easy to grow in dry conditions and had a great source of nutrition became a popular part of the trade. The grain was used to make things such as bread and flour.
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Puranas which was an oral story that explained stories of Gods was written in scripture to be preserved.
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Ayran people begin to settle in India. At the same time, King David makes Jerusalem his capital city.
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Sugar cane reached India and was considered to be a luxury.
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The Nubain Kindom rises at Napata and dominates Egypt.
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The Phoenicians dominated trade and travel in the beginning of the millennium. The Phoenicians imported and exported items like wine, olives and olive oil, wheat, spices, metals, honey, and cedar wood.
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Ruled Egpyt from 610-595 BCE and began building a canal linking the Nile River and the Red Sea called the Arabian Gulf by Herodotus.
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Due to a tsunami the popular trade post was destroyed. The trading post was used primarily for luxury goods such as gems, jewelry, pearls, and fine fabrics.
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Set out to explore the western coast of Africa. While traveling he was able to create a trading post on a small island off the coast of Mauritania.
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Camels were used for land travel however they needed more storage and comfort. This is where the camel saddle came into play by allowing passengers a more comfortable ride while also allowing for space to store things.
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The Yehawmilk Stele symbolized the advancement of the alphabet. The writing system was passed to the Greeks and reflects language and alphabet used today.
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Alexander the Great of Macedonia conquers Western Asia and begins the Hellenistic Period.
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Ashoka was an Indian Emporer who worked to spread Buddism shortly after converting himself. He carved his very own proclamations into rocks and pillars.
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Cloves were a very important part of the spice trade, connecting the islands of Southeast Asia to the Asian mainland and other distant regions. Cloves were used for cooking and for medical purposes.
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Zhang Qian set out and explored trade routes. His exploration leads to what was known as being the "Silk Road" and become commonplace for trade.
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Chola kings of the Tamil state made this the capital after it had become a major port city for ocean trade. Coins were believed to be used at this port after being discovered.
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The document gives a detailed account of trade between Roman Egypt and India, listing all the ports on the Red Sea, the African coast, and the Arabian Peninsula.
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After Jesus's crucifixion, the religion of Christianity began.
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Sassanid Empire rules in Perisa until the defeat of Chosroes by the Arab Muslims. This is the last known event to end the classical period.