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Iron metallurgy becomes known in Northern Africa, and several other areas. The Aryan people are beginning to settle in India. This is the start of most trade.
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The Nubians who are also known as the Kushites, start to take over Egypt. While they did have a capitol in Kerma, the Nubians move the capitol to Napata.
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During this time, the Roman Empire began and started to spread out.
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Metallurgy which was previously only known in Africa starts to develop in China
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Buddhism which started in India is beginning to spread across the Indian Ocean.
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Confucianism which also began in China is starting to spread throughout.
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Beginnings of the Persian Empire starting with Darius I. This will become the worlds first superpower and conquer a lot of territory around the Indian Ocean
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The Delian League which eventually became the Athenian Empire began. This was an association of Greek States.
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The Carthaginian explorer Hanno starts his exploration the west African coast.
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The Nubian city of Meroe emerges. Meroe was known for its ironworks and wheat products.
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Alexander the Great used the Indian Ocean to conquer the Persian Empire.
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This is the birth of Jesus. It is the starting point of modern day Christianity.
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The first great ruler of Rome is Augustus Caeser. The Roman Empire starts to gain a grasp on the world.
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Christianity is spreading throughout the world as Jesus is crucified.
