History Assessment

Stone Age

250,000 BCE

Around 2.5 million years ago, early humans started making stone tools. They used these tools to cut food, hunt animals, and make other things. This happened mostly in East Africa. These tools were very important because they helped early humans survive and grow smarter.

Homo Sapiens

200,000 BCE

Around 200,000 years ago, Homo sapiens, or modern humans first appeared. This happened in Africa. They were smarter and more advanced than earlier humans. Their emergence was important because they developed tools, and art, and started forming communities.

Africa Migration

70,000 BCE

Homo sapiens began migrating out of Africa. They spread to Asia, Europe, and beyond. This was the start of humans living all over the world

Language Development

50,000 BCE

Humans started developing complex languages. This helped them communicate better. It was a key step in forming communities.

Cave Paintings

30,000 BCE

Early humans created cave paintings in Europe. These paintings showed animals and hunting scenes. They are some the the earliest examples of human art.

End of Ice Age

10,000 BCE

The last Ice Age ended. This caused big changes in the climate. It allowed humans to start farming.

Neolithic Revolution

10,000 BCE

Humans started farming and domesticating animals. This happened in the Fertile Crescent. It led to the rise of permanent settlements.

Jericho Statement

9000 BCE

Jericho became one of the first permanent settlements. It was located in the Jordan Valley. This marked the start of cities

Catalhoyuk Settlement

7500 BCE

Catakhoyuk was another early settlement. It was located in modern-day Turkey. It showed early forms of urban living.

The First Use of Copper Tools

5000 BCE

Early humans began using copper for tools and ornaments, marking the transition from the Stone Age to the Copper Age. Copper tools represented a significant technological advancement, leading to the eventual use of bronze and iron in later civilizations.

Sumerian Civilization

3500 BCE

The Sumerians lived in Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. They invented writing called cuneiform. They built the first cities.

Indus Valley Civilization

3300 BCE

This civilization arose in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were two major cities. They had advanced urban planning.

Theocracy in Egypt

3100 BCE

Egyptian pharaohs were seen as gods. They ruled both religion and government. This helped them maintain power for a long time.

Flooding of Nile River

3000 BCE

The Nile River in Egypt flooded every year. This left rich soil for farming. It was crucial for Egyptian civilization.

Old Kingdom of Egypt

2700 BCE

This period saw the building of the pyramids. It was a time of strong pharaohs. The capital was Memphis

Middle Kingdom of Egypt

2050 BCE

This was a period of stability and prosperity in Egypt. The capital moved to Thebes. It was known for literature and building projects

Code of Hammurabi

1750 BCE

Hammurabi, a king in Mesopotamia, created one of the first written law codes. It was carved on a stone stone pillar. It set rules for justice.

Rise of the Hittite Empire

1600 BCE

The Hittites built an empire in modern-day Turkey. They were known for their iron weapons. They clashed with Egypt.

The Fall of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

1300 BCE

These cities in the Indus Valley were abandoned. The reasons are unclear but could include floods or invasions. This marked the end of the Indus Valley civilization.

The Establishment of the Zhou Dynasty

1046 BCE

The Zhou Dynasty began around 1046 BCE when the Zhou clan overthrew the Shang Dynasty. They introduced the Mandate of Heaven, which said their rule was divinely chosen. This period saw the rise of important philosophies like Confucianism and Daoism.