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8000 BCE
Beginnings of Agriculture
The fundamental basis of agriculture begins to take root. -
3000 BCE
Beginning of Bronze Age
Large trading networks begin to establish as the necessary products are exchanged in order to produce bronze. -
1300 BCE
Iron Age
The mass usage of iron takes hold after bronze in weapons and tools alike. -
700 BCE
Life of Buddha, Confucious, Lao Tsu
The lives of Siddhartha, Confucius, and Chinese philosopher Laozi fans out. -
500 BCE
Greek Golden Age
The age of Greece's peak plays out. -
323 BCE
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king responsible for the countless gains made in his many military expansions dies. -
221 BCE
Qin Unifies China
Qin Shihuangdi conquers the rival factions in China and brings them as one. -
32
Beginnings of Christianity
Christianity's slow rise to global prominence begins. -
180
End of Pax Romana
Age of peace and minimal Roman expansion ends. -
220
End of Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty dissolves as empire divides into three jurisdictions. -
333
Roman Capital Moves to Constantinople
Constantine the Great moves the Roman capital to Constantinople because of the strategic location it offered. -
350
Beginning of Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
The trade routes in the Sahara begin to emerge as goods are exchanged between empires. -
476
Fall of Rome
Rome falls following severe fragmentation and internal conflicts resulting from the influx of foreigners from the north. -
527
Justinian Rule of Byzantine Empire
The Justinian occupation of the throne begins following Justinian I's ascension. -
Jan 1, 632
Rise of Islam
Islam rises as it spreads through the Middle East as a result of conquest and the connection to the trading networks. -
Jan 1, 732
Battle of Tours
A battle fought in Tours, France between the belligerents of the Franks and the invading Islamic army. -
Jan 1, 1054
1st Schism in Christian Church
The precedential divide within the Church begins. -
Jan 1, 1066
Norman Conquest of England
A conquest of Europe spearheaded by Duke William II of Normandy. -
Jan 1, 1071
Battle of Manzikert
A battle near Manzikert between the Seljuq Turks and the Byzantine Empire. -
Jan 1, 1095
1st Crusade
The first in a series of crusades against the east in an attempt to secure the Holy Lands. -
Jan 1, 1258
Mongols Sack Baghdad
The Mongolian horde sacks and devestates Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. -
Period: Jan 1, 1271 to Jan 1, 1295
Marco Polo's Travels
Marco Polo makes his twenty four year journey through Asia. -
Jan 1, 1324
Mana Musa's Pilgrimage
Mana Musa begins his lengthy pilgrimage to Mecca along with his convoy. -
Period: Jan 1, 1325 to Jan 1, 1349
Travels of Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta makes his vast journey within most of the Muslim world and other areas within Asia. -
Period: Jan 1, 1347 to Jan 1, 1348
Bubonic Plague in Europe
The so called Black Death ravages Europe as massive casualties are dealt to the population. -
Jan 1, 1433
End of Zhang He's Voyages
Zhang He's encompassing voyages end under the dynasty's orders and his death, -
Jan 1, 1453
Ottomans Capture Constantinople
The Ottoman Empire effectively cripples the Eastern Roman Empire after capturing Constantinople, the last notable stronghold. -
Jan 1, 1488
Dias Rounded Cape of Good Hope
Bartolomeu Dias becomes the first European to sail around the southern point of Africa. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus/Reconquista of Spain
Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus makes his voyage to the Americas. -
Jan 1, 1502
First Slaves to America
The slave trade link to the Americas is established as the first slaves are recieved. -
Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther/95 Theses
Key figure of the Protestant Reformation following his famous posting of the 95 theses. -
Jan 1, 1521
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
Spain makes significant progress in conquering Mexico after Cortez conquers the Aztecs. -
Jan 1, 1533
Pizarro Topples the Incans
The Incan empire dissolves after the last emperor is strangled by Pizarro. -
Jan 1, 1571
Battle of Lepanto
A naval skirmish within the Ionian Sea between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. -
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the British
In a decisive victory, the British empire and her navy claims victory over the Spanish Armada off the coast of France. -
Unification of Japan
The various factions within Japan are united under the Tokugawa Shogunate. -
Foundation of Jamestown
The first proper English colony in North America is established under the name of Jamestown. -
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30 Years War
A war resulting from rivalries and to a lesser extent, conflicting religious beliefs. -
Unsuccessful Ottoman Siege of Vienna
The massive siege of Vienna, Austria by Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire fails. -
Glorious Revolution/English Bill of Rights
The power of the king in England is reduced after the English Bill of Rights is introduced. -
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7 Years War/French and Indian War
A seven year war overtakes Europe and splits the continent into two led by France and Great Britian. -
American Revolution/Smith Writes Wealth of Nations
The American Revolution commences as a war for independence from the British imperialists begins. -
French Revolution Begins
The French Revolution begins which later puts Napoleon into power. -
Haitian Independence
Independence is gained by the Haitian slaves after the Haitian Revolution. -
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was a conference of ambassadors from European states to keep a peace plan for Europe after the French Revolution. -
Independence in Latin America
A group of Latin American states are able to gain independence from Portugal and Spain with the help of Simon Bolivar. -
1st Opium War in China
Fought between Great Britain and China over an influx of opium into China. -
European Revolutions/Marx & Engles Write Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto was a political pamphlet that says the people should own the factory. European revolutions that had taken place in France, Germany, Italy, and the Austrian Empire. -
Commodore Perry Opens Japan
Commodore Perry sails into the port of Tokyo to force open the trade networks to the western world. -
Sepoy Mutiny
A rebellion in India that is against the rule of the British East India Company. -
End of Russian Serfdom/Italian Unification
The end of Russian Serfdom proclaimed the emancipation of serfs. Italy is unified after the separate states of Italy fight for power. -
Emancipation Proclamation in US
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln to free 3 million slaves in Southern States. -
German Unification
Germany became unified after the Princes of the German states came together to bring Wilhelm I of Prussia to power. -
Berlin Conference - Division of Africa
The major European powers hold a conference to decide how their colonies in Africa would be split up. -
Spanish-American War
A war between Spain and the U.S. after the U.S. Had helped Cuba gain independence from Spain. -
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Boer War
Fought between the United Kingdom and the South African Republic over who controls South Africa. -
Russo-Japanese War
Fought between Russia and Japan because of mutual conquering ambitions. -
Period: to
Mexican Revolution
Fought between the U.S. and Mexico which resulted in the U.S. gaining land that belonged to Mexico. -
Chinese Revolution/End of Dynastic China
Chinese Revolution helped overthrow the former form of Dynastic government and put forth the Republic of China. -
WW1 Begins
WWI was a global conflict between European powers as well as the U.S. later in the war. -
Russian Revolution
A revolution that took place in Russia to take down the Tsar and implement a communist government. -
Treaty of Versailles - End of WW1
The treaty that officially ended WWI and dismantled Germany's military and future military. -
Stock Market Crash
The stock market crash that affect the U.S. as well as the entire world causing them to fall into a Great Depression. -
Japanese Invasion of Manchuria
The Japanese took control of Manchuria from China and installed a puppet state until the end of WW2. -
Italian Invasion of Ethiopia
Italy invades Ethiopia after they are met with resistance from Ethiopia due to them not wanting to be colonized. -
German Blitzkrieg in Poland
Nazi Germany invades Poland to try and gain majority power in Europe and establish the Third Reich. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese surprise attack a U.S. Navy naval base in Pearl Harbor which then effectively puts the U.S. into WWII. -
End of WWII
WWII effectively ends in Europe after the surrendering of Germany and in the East after the U.S. drops two atomic bombs on Japan. -
Independence & Partition of India
The Indian Independence Act that the UK Parliament gave India it's independence. -
Birth of Israel
Due to the effectiveness of the zionist movement, the first Jewish state in over 2,000 years was established in where Palestine was currently. -
Chinese Communist Revolution
The Chinese Communist Revolution was led by Mao Zedong along with the working class of China to overthrow the current Republic of China. -
Period: to
Korean War
A conflict that occurred between the U.S. backed South Korea and USSR backed North Korea. -
Vietnamese defeat French at Dien Bien Phu
The Viet Minh army moved against French resistance at Dien Bien Phu and defeated them. -
De-Stalinization/Nationalization of Suez Canal
After the death of Stalin, political figures helped political reforms made by Stalin. The nationalization of the Suez Canal allowed the joint French-British franchise to operate it. -
Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt that was led by Fidel Castro to overthrow the government. -
Cuban Missle Crisis
Ballistic Missiles given to Cuba from the USSR and threatened to use them against the U.S. -
6-day War/Chinese Cultural Revolution
Was fought by Israel, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Jordan after an attack by Israel on Egypt. -
Yom Kippur War
Fought against Israel by Egypt, Syria, and Iraq to get back lost territory. -
Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution first involved civil resistance against the Shah and later overthrew the government and replaced it. -
1st Palestinian Intifada
Group of Palestinians that were uprising against the occupation of Israel of the West Bank and Gaza. -
Tiananmen Square/Fall of Berlin War
During the slow collapse of the USSR the Berlin Wall falls down to unite Germany.The Tiananmen Square protests were led by students in Beijing who were attacked by the Chinese Government. -
Fall of USSR/1st Gulf War
After a slow collapse the USSR finally dissolves after troubles with debt. First Gulf War was fought with the U.S., Saudi Arabia, France, Britain, and Australia against Iraq. -
Genocide in Rwanda/1st All Race Elections in S. Africa
Genocide in Rwanda against the Tutsi and moderate Hutu Government by the Hutu majority government. South Africa holds first elections that showcase all of the population's races. -
9/11
Terrorists led by Osama Bin Laden hijack airplanes and crash them into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and supposedly almost the White House.