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30,000 BCE
Stone Age
Marked by the use of stone tools. It’s divided into the Paleolithic and Neolithic. -
3500 BCE
Copper Age
Where humans began using cooper for tools and weapons. Also known as the Chalcolithic. This period saw the beginnings of metalworking. -
3300 BCE
Bronze Age
Ancient Egypt: Known for the development of writing, architecture and a centralized government. Mesopotamia: Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the “cradle of civilization” with early writing. (Cuneiform). Indus Valley: Noted for urban planning, advanced drainage systems, and trade. China: Early Chinese civilization developed along the Yellow River, leading to the first dynasties. -
2000 BCE
Judaism
One of the oldest monotheistic religions -
2000 BCE
Maya Civilization
In Mesoamerica, with advances of writing, mathematics, and astronomy. -
1595 BCE
Late Bronze Age
-Expansion of trade networks
-Improved weapons and armor
-Improvement in metallurgy and trade. -
1200 BCE
Iron Age
Assyrian Empire: A powerful Mesopotamian empire, known for its military prowess and administration. Nok Culture: Known for iron smelting and terracota sculptures Kushite Kingdom: Known for iron working Proto-Celtic and Hallstatt: Cultures in Europe known for their metalwork and as predecessors of Celtic Society -
800 BCE
Ancient Greece
The golden age of Athens -
753 BCE
Ancient Rome
A period where Rome was governed by electe officials and the Senate. -
400 BCE
Buddhism
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama -
336 BCE
Alexander the Great
Expanded Greek Culture across the vast empire, spreading Hellenistic influence. -
330 BCE
Byzantine Empire
Continued for centuries after the fall of the West. -
323 BCE
Hellenism
The blend of Greek culture with the other cultures -
312 BCE
Seleucid Empire
Greek influenced rule in Asia -
306 BCE
Antigonids
Rulers in the Macedonian and Greek regions -
305 BCE
Ptolemaic Empire
Greek rulers in Egypt -
27 BCE
Roman Empire (Western)
Collapsed due to internal and external pressures. -
50
Christianity
Based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ -
301
Catholic Church
It controlled lands and impacting politics -
610
Islam
Founded by the Prophet Muhammad -
801
Feudal System
Based on land ownership and personal loyalty -
1325
Aztec Civilization
A powerful empire in central Mexico -
1351
Crises
Great Famine, Black Death -
1415
Portuguese Expeditions
Explored the Western coast of Africa -
1438
Inca Civilization
Developed an extensive road network and advanced agricultural terraces -
1492
Castilian Expeditions
Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic, paving the way for Spanish colonization