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By brittneypolitza
  • 5000 BCE

    Fishing Boats

    Dugout, flat-bottomed boats could be operated with or without a sail. The old boats were used for fishing craft along with unloading boats that were anchored away from shore.
  • 3500 BCE

    Egyptian Faience Bowl

    This was a form of art that was created as early as 3500 BCE. Most popular during the Hellenistic and Roman period in Egypt, this pottery combines Egyptian and Greek designs. These type of goods were exported outside of Egypt and sent to other parts of the Roman Empire.
  • 1000 BCE

    Sugar Cane

    Sugar cane is categorized as a form of grass. It creates sugar from sunlight and water. It was originally grown for its taste.
  • 1000 BCE

    Banana

    Bananas were traded as a crop and provided a source of food for many in China. The reached Africa in around 1000 BCE.
  • 825 BCE

    Obelisk of Shalamaneser III

    This is a monument that was first built in 825 BCE. This pillar includes carvings that tell different military campaign stories that were created as a tribute to King Shalmaneser who ruled from 858-824 BCE.
  • 600 BCE

    Currency

    The Greek coin was created.
  • 600 BCE

    Iron

    China was introduced to iron. This provided them with a sturdy material that could be used for building and or as material for different art pieces.
  • 500 BCE

    Buddhism

    The silk road provided a platform for the spread of buddahism.
  • 500 BCE

    Saddles

    When saddles were introduced they provided extra storage when transporting different goods through camels. This made traveling easier altogether.
  • 332 BCE

    Alexandria Connecting

    Alexandria was the center of trade routes. This main center was able to connect Rome and Africa, Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula. This was a very important connection.
  • 323 BCE

    Alexander The Great

    Alexander the Great was announced King in 336 BCE. Through different military campaigns he was able to share Greek art and culture with various foreign places.
  • 300 BCE

    Hinduism

    In general, Hinduism stems from the belief that gods can take multiple forms.
  • 206 BCE

    Cloves

    Cloves could be used for cooking and medical purposes. Originally, cloves were traded on routes that went from Europe to China.
  • 200 BCE

    Rouletted Pottery

    This is a form of ceramic that has been found in archaeological sites. This represents far-flung trade and the diffusion of a number of different techniques and styles.
  • 200 BCE

    North India Invasion

    A dynasty established by Central Asian Tribes, Bactrian Greeks, Sakas, and Kushans invaded North India.
  • 138 BCE

    Zhang Qian

    Thirteen years after Zhang Qian was kidnapped, he was able to return to China and share his new discoveries.
  • 100 BCE

    Pearls

    Pearls were popular both because of their size and looks. Most commonly used for jewlry and/or decoration.
  • 100 BCE

    Illnesses

    Along with goods, illnesses were also vulnerable to spread. Common diseases included smallpox, measles and the bubonic plauge.
  • 100 BCE

    Spices

    Spices such as pepper was a valuable item that could pass for money and be worth as much as gold itself.
  • 700

    Indigo

    Indigo was a plant that has been found in ancient documents. Silks were also died with indigo at this time.