The Postclassical Era

During the Postclassical Era, the social and political order is restored, after the internal and external pressures of the Classical Era. Centralized governments return to China, Persia, and in the eastern half of Europe, the Byzantine Empire holds over from the previous period. However, India and western Europe develop smaller local governments. The Postclassical Era leads to an unprecedented amount of trading, and the numbers of traders and manufacturers increase. Plant species are traded as well. The trading leads to increased innovation and then inventions which shape history. Newly developed religions take over, like Islam, and others spread, like Buddhism. Some religions, like Christianity, branch off. Literacy and education increase as well. The period will be one of structure and formation,  mainly of peace, and with a large amount of trade.