Trade Developments & Networks By Way of The Indian Ocean

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  • Indian Ocean Network
    1000 BCE

    Indian Ocean Network

    The Indian Ocean Trade Network allowed for travel across the Indian Ocean through the southern China Sea.
  • Period: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE

    Classical Era Trade Timeline

    The Classical Era began in 1000 BCE to 300 BCE.
  • 800 BCE

    Era of Polis (Greek City-States)

    • Maritime trade brought prosperity to Attica, the region of Athens
    • Greeks founded more than 400 colonies
  • The Age of The Christian Prophets
    770 BCE

    The Age of The Christian Prophets

    The Indian Ocean Network allowed for the expansion of Christianity to other parts of the World by the Prophets.
  • Cotton and Indigo Plant Traded
    700 BCE

    Cotton and Indigo Plant Traded

    The indigo plant was used to dye Chinese silks and other fabrics such as cotton.
  • 700 BCE

    Zoroastrianism

    Emerged from the teachings of Zarathustra
  • Iron
    600 BCE

    Iron

    Iron metallurgy introduced to China and part of the Indian Trade Network. Also, during this time, the Greek coin currency came into existence.
  • 558 BCE

    Reign of Cyrus the Shepherd / Achaemenid Empire

    Cyrus The Shepherd reigns and the Medes and Persians migrate from central Asia to Persia before 1000 BCE.
  • 525 BCE

    Reign of Cambyses (Cyrus's Son)

    Cambyses conquered Egypt
  • 500 BCE

    Greek an Roman Traders Use The Indian Ocean Trade Network

    Darius I dispatched traders and sailors to begin trading gold, ceramics, wine and olive oil.
  • Classical Era Construction/Infrastructure Growth
    500 BCE

    Classical Era Construction/Infrastructure Growth

    Classical empires (Rome, Han, Egypt, China) undertook massive construction projects to expand their infrastructure and transportation.
  • 330 BCE

    Medes and Persian Migration

    Medes and Persians migrated from central Asia to Persia before 1000 BCE
  • Growth of Various Religions
    300 BCE

    Growth of Various Religions

    Hinduism, Buddhism and Janism spreads through trade.
  • 509

    The Roman Republic

    • Rome nobility deposed the last Etruscan king
    • Republican constitution included two consuls: civil and military