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3000 BCE
The Development of Writing Systems
This is an important event because it taught people how to write in cuneiform and hieroglyphics and it was a way for people to express themselves -
508 BCE
The Establishment of the Athenian Democracy in Ancient Greece
This was the very first known democracy to be created. It allowed people to be more disciplined and work well together. Democracy has evolved a lot since then. -
Period: 27 BCE to 476
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
The rise and the fall of the Roman Empire had a huge social impact on everyone. The social structure of Rome went through huge changes during the fall of the Empire. The differences between the wealthy and the poor caused arguing. -
6 BCE
The Establishment of Buddhism in Asia
This was important because Buddhism was a very powerful religion in China. It was said that Buddhism influenced some of the earliest trade routes. -
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The Rise of Feudalism in Europe
The feudal system brought peace within Europe. It allowed everyone's ranks to be very clear and no one to argue. It gave people protection and security within their towns. -
Period: 14 to 17
The Renaissance
The Renaissance created more wealth for the people of Europe. It made it so there were more people traveling and increased trade throughout Europe. This made it so more ideas could spread and knowledge was carried. -
Period: 15 to 16
The Age of Exploration
The Age of Exploration was very important to the increase in social aspects in Europe. Explorers like Columbus and Magellan explored new places. This allowed for societies to interact with one another. It also spread European culture into other places around the world. It increased knowledge of science and technology among people. -
16
The Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation challenged the Catholic Church. This created most of the modern democratic ways we practice today. Some of these include: skepticism, capitalism, individualism and civil rights. This influenced people to speak up about their beliefs. -
Period: 529 to 534
The Codification of Laws
This was significant for the social growing of Europe. It created rules for people to follow. Some examples are like the Code of Hammurabi and Justinian's Code. Both of these codes brought discipline into Europe. -
1440
The Invention of the Printing Press
The invention of the printing press was very important to people socially. It made it so ideas could spread much quicker. It also made religion more abundant because people could spread information and people were more likely to join religion.