Final Timeline Western Civ

By aidenf2404@gmail.com
  • 3000 BCE

    Papyrus

    Papyrus
    Papyrus is invented in Egypt, marking the invention of the first standardized paper-like material.
  • 2850 BCE

    Silk

    Silk
    The Chinese discover that the cocoon of a certain worm can be unwound, spun as thread, and then woven - thus creating silk.
  • 1720 BCE

    Code of Hammurabi

    Code of Hammurabi
    The Code of Hammurabi is written and is a revolutionary set of laws that sets a standard still in place across the modern world.
  • 753 BCE

    Rome

    Rome
    Rome is founded, marking the foundation of one of the most culturally and societally important civilizations in human history.
  • 508 BCE

    Athens

    Athens
    Athenian democracy was instituted at the Republic of Athens.
  • 331 BCE

    Battle of Gaugamela

    Battle of Gaugamela
    Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela, completing his conquest of Persia.
  • 44 BCE

    Roman Empire

    Roman Empire
    Julius Caesar was murdered by Marcus Brutus and others; the End of the Roman Republic; the beginning of the Roman Empire.
  • 410

    Visigoths

    Visigoths
    Visigoths sack Rome in 410 for the first time since 390 BC.
  • 768

    Charlemagne

    Charlemagne
    The beginning of Charlemagne’s reign marked a new military strength and prosperity era.
  • 1519

    Reformation

    Reformation
    The Reformation begins when Martin Luther posts his Ninety-five Theses in Saxony.

  • Conclusion thesis

    A common theme that has directed change over the course of history, is change itself. Change through means of inventions like papyrus, or societal changes such as the foundation of the Roman Empire, drive history onward. All of these events have invoked or have been the result of a massive change.