Indian Ocean Trade- Week 2 Global Civilizations

By jilliennepowers
  • 1000 BCE

    Start

    1000 BCE was the start of the Classical Period in trading in the Indian Ocean
  • 1000 BCE

    Bananas

    The bananas originated in Southeast Asia, moved to India and eventually made their way to China for eating in 1,000 BCE
  • 1000 BCE

    Sugar Cane

    Originating in Southeast Asia, sugar cane made it to India in 1,000 BCE, being know for it's lovely taste when cooking things.
  • 700 BCE

    Aksum

    From 700 BCE to 100 BCE Aksum was added to the trade network. Aksum controlled African gold and ivory trade. These goods also included spices and incense.
  • 600 BCE

    Networks

    The Indian Ocean, Silk Road and Saharan Road developed their dignified trade networks in 600 BCE
  • 600 BCE

    Silk and Iron

    In 600 B.C iron was introduced to China. During this time silk was also introduced to the trades. Silk was made in China and highly prized in India, the Roman Empire and the Middle East.
  • 600

    Greek Coins

    Coins were introduced to the Greek's in 600 B.C
  • 700

    Indigo

    Originating in with the Greeks and Romans, the Indigo Plant was discovered and traded among the Chinese, Greeks, Indians and Romans in 700 BCE
  • 750

    Persians

    The Persians migrated from Asia to Iran