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3000 BCE
Wind Patterns
The monsoon wind patterns are discovered in 3,000 BCE -
1000 BCE
Long-Distance Trade
Long distance trade from Egypt and Mesopotamia declined. -
1000 BCE
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is named the Capital by King David. -
Period: 1000 BCE to 300 BCE
Trade
Long distance trade flourishes in settled parts of the ocean during this time! -
800 BCE
Nubian Kingdom
The rise of the Nubian Kingdom took place in Napata. Nubia ran and took charge over Egypt for many years (712-600 BCE). -
771 BCE
China
A kingdom in China named the Western Zhou Kingdom came to an end. -
600 BCE
Iron Metallurgy & Silk
In China iron metallurgy is introduced and silk is new to the trade system! -
Period: 600 BCE to 300 BCE
Spread of Religions
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism spread across the Bay of Bengal to Southeast Asia. -
500 BCE
Greek and Roman Sailors/Traders
Greek and Roman Sailors and Traders entered the Indian Ocean. They were sent there by Persian ruler Darius I. -
Period: 380 BCE to 250 BCE
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion that moved to India during this time. Buddhism spread so quickly because the King of India named Asoka was a strong believer. -
326 BCE
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great sent Nearchus from the Indus to the Arabian Gulf. Other Greeks sailed to India and around the Arabian Peninsula to Oman.