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1000 BCE
Metallurgy
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. -
800 BCE
Nubian Expansion
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. -
753 BCE
Ancient Rome
During this time, the Roman Empire began and started to spread out. -
600 BCE
Metallurgy moves to China
Metallurgy which was previously only known in Africa starts to develop in China -
563 BCE
Buddhism
Buddhism which started in India is beginning to spread across the Indian Ocean. -
550 BCE
Confucianism
Confucianism which also began in China is starting to spread throughout. -
522 BCE
.Persian Empire
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 -
478 BCE
Athenian Empire
The Delian League which eventually became the Athenian Empire began. This was an association of Greek States. -
463 BCE
Hanno
The Carthaginian explorer Hanno starts his exploration the west African coast. -
400 BCE
Meroe
The Nubian city of Meroe emerges. Meroe was known for its ironworks and wheat products. -
334 BCE
Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great used the Indian Ocean to conquer the Persian Empire. -
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Jesus of Nazareth
This is the birth of Jesus. It is the starting point of modern day Christianity. -
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Augustus Caeser
The first great ruler of Rome is Augustus Caeser. The Roman Empire starts to gain a grasp on the world. -
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Jesus is Crucified
Christianity is spreading throughout the world as Jesus is crucified.
