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 1000 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.
  • 600 BCE

    Networking

    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 BCE

    Greek Coins

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

    Alexander The Great

    In 550 BCE Alexander The Great took control over the Persain Empire which gave him control of Asia and Egypt. He also founded the city of "Alexandria" in Egypt in 332 BCE and the area became a major constitution of art and trade.
  • 510 BCE

    Scylax of Caryanda

    The king of Persia; King Darius sent Scylax on a voyage that lasted from 510-515 BCE seeking to find if there were riches/goods in the Indus River.
  • 500 BCE

    Camel Saddle Invention

    The camel's saddle was made in Arabia sometime between 500 and 100 BCE. It was invented to be able to carry more goods and for more comfortable traveling.
  • 500 BCE

    Persian War

    The Greek Athens aided Asia. This made the Persians mad. This caused Darius (Persian King) to attack the Greeks
  • 431 BCE

    Peloponnesian War

    The Peloponnesian War was a Greek war fought by Athens and the Peloponnesian League. The war was ended because of the Athens ending the war. After the war, Sparta took power and the Greek empire rose again.
  • 300 BCE

    Hinduism

    Hinduism was adapted in 300 BCE. It is commonly known as a religion and a "way of life".
  • 300 BCE

    Trans-Saharan Trade

    This was the beginning of allowing land-based travel from Africa to the Sahara Desert. This made transportation of goods more efficient through camels.
  • 206 BCE

    Cloves

    Cloves began to become a relevancy of trading when court officials began to use them to keep their mouths smelling fresh when speaking to the king in China. It was also imported by the Romans.
  • 200 BCE

    Invasion

    The invasion of North India was completed by Asian tribes, Greeks, Sakas and the Kushauns. The invasion was completed in 200 BCE.
  • 200 BCE

    Buddhism

    Buddhism was gifted to the Chinese and Indian culture by passing it through trade routes.
  • 100 BCE

    Pearls

    Pearls were very popular in the Roman Empire, being the ideal item in the trade market. Commonly used for jewelry or powder.
    100 BCE
  • 100 BCE

    Disease

    The Roman Empire and the Chinese population experienced a large decline because of diseases. Some of the diseases included: smallpox, measles, and the bubonic plague. C
  • 1500

    End of Classical Era Indian Ocean Trade

    This occurred when Portugal tried to run the trade for their own.