ancient civilizations

Paleolithic Age

20,000 BCE

Human societies rely on hunting and gathering for survival.

Migration during the Paleolithic Age

10,000 BCE

Humans begin migrating outward from their former civilizations. They expand to areas in modern day europe asia and the americas.

Neolithic Age

8000 BCE

They have transitioned from a nomadic life to a settled farming lifestyle. They started domesticating animals as well.

Neolithic Revolution

7500 BCE

Humans start establishing permanent towns and settlements. They discover more techniques for farming and evolve their tools and weapons.

Emergence of Early Civilizations

3500 BCE

First cities are established and organized governments. It stems in Mesopotamia Egypt, The Indus Valley and China.

Invention of Cuneiform in Mesopotamia

3199 BCE

Sumerians create the first language used for record keeping and communication.

Flooding of the Nile River

3100 BCE

Predictable flooding in the Nile leads to advancements in farming in egyptian culture as well as a timeline for the farming seasons and flooding.

Introduction of Hieroglyphics in Egypt

3098 BCE

A complex system of writing used for religious texts, monuments, and government records

Theocracy in Mesopotamia

3000 BCE

City-states are governed by rulers who claim divine authority, with ziggurats at the center of religious and political life.

Old Kingdom of Egypt

2700 BCE

This is the start of the construction of pyramids. Centralized power under the pharaohs and the construction of the pyramid of GIza.

Harappan Civilization in the Indus Valley

2600 BCE

Urban planning of cities and infrastructure was recorded. Drainage systems were also developed to keep cities and farms healthy. Trade networks are established in Harappa and Mohenjo Daro.

Middle Kingdom of Egypt

2050 BCE

There is stability in the economy with leaders and workers. Trade networks expand with many different items for survival and there is organized civilizations and farming.

Mummification Practices in Egypt

2000 BCE

Egyptians develop complex mummification processes for their leaders and pharaohs. This prepares the bodies for their journey to the after life. Many of the tombs are buried with riches and possesions of the mummy.

Construction of Ziggurats in Mesopotamia

2000 BCE

Large temples and religious structures were created to worship in and practice religion in. These structures were built in Ur and Uruk.

Code of Hammurabi

1748 BCE

King Hammurabi of Babylon establishes one of the first codes and laws. They were used to promote justice and law in the kingdom

New kingdom of Egypt

1547 BCE

It was a period of expansions for the egyptians. Powerful pharaohs emerged such as Hatshepsut and Ramses II.

Aryan Migration into India

1498 BCE

Aryans migrate into india looking to expand. This collides into the early vedic culture.

Zhou Dynasty in China

1046 BCE

This is the longest lasting dynasty in china. It created the mandate of heaven and it justified the rulers power.

Introduction of the Caste System in India

1000 BCE

Vedic culture establishes a hierarchical social order known as the caste system. This is a societal hierarchy and is present in todays society as well.

Philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in China

498 BCE

Confucianism emphasizes ethics and proper behavior, Daoism focuses on harmony with nature, and Legalism promotes strict laws.