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100
The Aksumite Empire trade
In 100 BCE A lot of the success of the Aksumite empire came from their trading system. It was successful because it was a stopping point between India and the Roman empire. Some of the exports of the Aksumite empire included: gold, ivory, and spices. For the money of their economy, they used coins which were based off the Roman gold coin. This is important in history because the Aksumite empire dominated trade routes to its south and west. -
300
Ghana trade- video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=716wpDGPTCI
Ghana gained lots of wealth through the Salt-gold trade. Their trade was between West and North Africa. The Ghana empire controlled trade that went through their land. Their gold mines were kept a secret so people wouldn’t know where their mines were located. This is an important event in history because the traders never saw each other. Their salt and gold trade took place through the river. -
500
Mali Empire urbanization leading to trade
It is said that the people crossed the Sahra desert to the Mali empire because they had the biggest gold mines in the world. Because of this, there was urbanization along with the trans-Saharan trade. The trans-Saharan caravan trade is a trade between sub-Saharan Africa with the Mediterranean ocean. -
579
Fall of Aksumite Empire
The empire eventually came to an end primarily because their trade routes were cut off. Those trade routes allowed them to make gold coins, and once the routes were cut off their economy failed. -
595
Indian numerals to Arabic numerals
In 595 a copper plate what was engraved with Sanskrit writing was created. The plate was inscribed with an early form of the numbers 0-9. The plate was traded around the Indian Ocean and was eventually adopted by Muslim mathematician known Al Khwarizmi. Because of Khwarizmi the system eventually became a system known as Arabic Numerals which is a system that we still use and rely on today. -
Jan 1, 600
Banana Trade
In the 600’s Bananas spread across the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. The banana was used mainly for food but was also useful for one other things at the time. The banana was actually strangely important in the spread of Islam. Banana means “fingers of the hand” in Arabic. Historians say that the fruit was named in West Africa where trade extended. Because of this extension many historians inferred that the banana was influential in the spread of the religion leading to conversions. -
Jan 4, 625
Silk Road: Empress Wu Zetian
In 625-702, Empress Wu Zetian (China’s only female emperor) from Northern India, Persia, Kashmir, and Inner Asia was promoting Buddhism over Confucianism and Daoism as the favored state religion. The Empress countered strongly held Confucian beliefs against female rule. During her Tang Dynasty reign, the practice of Chinese Buddhism is known to have reached its height and influence. Buddhism was carried into East Asia by merchants and Buddhist monks traveling the Silk Road -
Mar 20, 750
Silk Road: Spread of Diseases
In 750 and 1346 disease such as measles, smallpox and the bubonic plague spread along the silk road in China to Europe. Ships brought in the disease and spread the disease. Also, the fleas on rats spread the disease. These disease probably would not have happened without the Silk Road. Black Death resulted in the largest population decimation in human history. Probably would not have happened without the Silk Road. -
Jan 5, 752
Silk Road: Irene of Athens and Byzantium at the Terminus of the Silk Route
In 752-803 from Byzantium Irene of Athens saw the enormous economic value of the Byzantine silk production. She remained determined to keep its control firmly within the Byzantine sphere by creating large imperial controlled industries. Irene built a new palace called Eleutherios located in the center of the city near the commercial port. -
Period: Jan 1, 973 to Jan 1, 1050
Longitude and Latitude- http://www.isobudgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/latitude-longitude.jpg
In 973 Al Biruni was able to advance the technology of determining the coordinate of places on earth that we today know as GPS. Because of these advances not on the latitude could be found for specific locations but so could the longitude.This invention required very accurate and precise difficult mathematical equations. It also required observations of the world around and the measurement of landmarks which Biruni took into account when creating the system that we still rely on today. -
Jan 1, 985
Evidence of rudder
Written evidence of the Rudder can be found first from the year 985. The rudder was a monumentally important aspect when it came to sea travel.This hinged blade could be moved from side to side in order to steer larger ships. This way of travel allowed bigger ships to move where they wanted to more freely. Paddling was useful when it came to smaller ships but, was a lot more difficult when it came to bigger ones so, these rudders allowed travel to be more easy and efficient. -
Jan 1, 1271
Marco Polo
In 1271 Marco Polo and his father set off on a journey to China which took them 20 years. While in China they observed the cultures and community throughout the empire.When returning to Italy in 1292 Marco Polo wrote about his journey with the help of another writer and soon set the book free to those that could read it in the society. This book told about his journey and findings which opened the eyes of many Europeans life in the far east region. -
Jan 1, 1350
Mali Empire trade with the south
In 1350, the Mali Empire traded cloth and pottery with the south in exchange for slaves and gold. The slaves and gold were brought up by caravans. This event is important in history because they controlled the salt and gold mines along the Niger River. -
Jan 1, 1450
Ethiopian trade
Ethiopia is in the North-east part of Africa. They had connections across the Sahara desert and by using the Nile River. They benefitted from the participation of world trade. They were able to trade their products across. Their trade was important in history because they were known for their world trade, this was made possible because of their water access. -
Jan 1, 1450
The Songhai Empire gold and book trade (1464-1591)
Timbuktu was a city in Songhai. It was famous for its gold and book trade. The books were valued by Arab and African Muslim scholars. This event is important in history because allowed them to have trade with more people in different regions because more people were interested in their book market.The Songhai empire was also known for their salt mines. -
Silk Road: Connecting Tang China and Tubo Tibet
In 625-680 from China, Songtsan troops reached the borders of China, as part of his drive to expand Tibet’s boundaries and influence. The Chinese emperor, in hopes of promoting harmonious relations, offered Wencheng to King Gampo as a bride. The marriage of Princess Wencheng and Songtsan Gambo did solidify this portion of the Silk Road as a major route for trade and cultural connections between the two kingdoms. -
Silk Road: Religious Tolerance and Literacy
In 1250-1350 from East Asia Sorghaghtani Beki saw the importance of literacy in the running of a far-flung empire. The Mongol encouragement of trade and merchants was primary. She had ensured that her sons received proper training and the skills in combat and administration necessary to rule empires. The Mongol encouragement of trade and merchants was primary on the Silk Road
