Indian Ocean Trade

  • 1450 BCE

    Why

    The Indian Ocean trade was a huge historical event that lasted because it connected the East to the West. It helped spread religion and get trading done more efficient for the time.
  • 1300 BCE

    How

    They had to cross water with boats, mountains, and large lands in order for a successful trade.
  • 1100 BCE

    Where

    Where
    The trade connected Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and Finally East Africa. Eventually it even connected China.
  • 1000 BCE

    What

    What
    Items that was traded during this time was dhows, sailboats, silk, paper, food, ivory, timber, and religious ideas. Religions that were spread included Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity.
  • 800 BCE

    Who

    The Indian Ocean Trade included places like Kilwa, Sofala, Mombasa, and Malindi. These African city-states exported gold, ivory, and iron to India, Southeast Asia, and China.
  • 800 BCE

    When

    The Indian Ocean trade commenced in 800 A.D. and fell through when Portugal invaded and tried to take over in 1500.
  • Period: 600 BCE to 1450 BCE

    Indian Ocean Trade

    The Indian Ocean trade connects the East with the West for a long trade route.