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History class timeline

By RicardoGarcia
  • 30,000 BCE

    Stone Age

    Stone Age
  • Period: 30,000 BCE to 11,999 BCE

    Paleolithic

  • Period: 12,000 BCE to 7999 BCE

    Mesolithic

  • Period: 8000 BCE to 3499 BCE

    Neolithic

  • Period: 3500 BCE to 3299 BCE

    Copper/Chalcolithic Age

  • Period: 3300 BCE to 2099 BCE

    Early Bronze Age

  • 3100 BCE

    Ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egypt
    Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the first pharaoh, beginning the dynastic period.
  • 3000 BCE

    Mesopotamia

    Mesopotamia
    Development of the first city-states in Sumer, such as Ur and Uruk.
  • 2600 BCE

    Indus Valley

    Indus Valley
    Rise of major urban centers like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
  • Period: 2100 BCE to 1499 BCE

    Middle Bronze Age

  • 2070 BCE

    Ancient China

    Ancient China
    The beginning of the Xia Dynasty, considered the first Chinese dynasty.
  • 1500 BCE

    Nok Civilization

    Nok Civilization
    Early development of the Nok culture in West Africa, known for advanced ironworking and terracotta sculptures.
  • Period: 1500 BCE to 1198 BCE

    Late Bronze Age

  • Period: 1200 BCE to 599 BCE

    Iron Age

  • 1070 BCE

    Kushite Kingdom

    Kushite Kingdom
    Establishment of the Kingdom of Kush in Nubia (modern-day Sudan), becoming a major power in Northeast Africa.
  • 776 BCE

    Ancient Greece

    Ancient Greece
    Traditional founding of the Olympic Games and beginning of Greek city-states (poleis) like Athens and Sparta.
  • 600 BCE

    Judaism

    Judaism
    Development of Judaism as a religious tradition in ancient Israel.
  • Period: 600 BCE to 499

    Classical Antiquity

  • 509 BCE

    Roman Republic

    Roman Republic
    Establishment of the Roman Republic after the overthrow of the Roman monarchy.
  • 500 BCE

    Buddhism

    Buddhism
    Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is born in Lumbini, Nepal.
  • 480 BCE

    Golden Age of Athens

    Golden Age of Athens
    Height of Athenian culture, art, and democracy, especially under Pericles.
  • 336 BCE

    Empire of Alexander the Great

    Empire of Alexander the Great
    Alexander begins his conquests, creating a vast empire that spreads Greek culture throughout the known world.
  • 323 BCE

    Hellenism

    Hellenism
    The spread of Greek culture across the eastern Mediterranean and Asia following Alexander’s death.
  • 312 BCE

    Seleucid Empire

    Seleucid Empire
    Founded by Seleucus I Nicator, covering much of Alexander’s former Asian territories.
  • 305 BCE

    Ptolemaic Egypt

    Ptolemaic Egypt
    Ptolemy I Soter establishes the Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt after Alexander's empire splits.
  • 276 BCE

    Antigonid Dynasty (Macedonia)

    Antigonid Dynasty (Macedonia)
    Founded by Antigonus II Gonatas, establishing control over Macedonia and Greece.
  • 60 BCE

    First Triumvirate

    First Triumvirate
    Informal political alliance in Rome between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, seeking to control Roman politics.
  • 27 BCE

    Roman Empire

    Roman Empire
    Augustus (Octavian) becomes the first Roman emperor, marking the transition from Republic to Empire.
  • 30

    Christianity

    Christianity
    Jesus of Nazareth is crucified, marking the spread of Christianity.
  • 250

    Maya Civilization

    Maya Civilization
    The Maya civilization reaches its peak in Mesoamerica.
  • 285

    Western and Eastern Roman Empires

    Western and Eastern Roman Empires
    Division of the Roman Empire into two parts by Emperor Diocletian.
  • 330

    Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire)

    Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire)
    Constantinople is established as the capital, and the Eastern Empire continues after the fall of the West.
  • 476

    Fall of the Western Roman Empire

    Fall of the Western Roman Empire
    Marks the end of the Western Empire as Romulus Augustulus is deposed by Odoacer.
  • 500

    The second Triumvirate

    The second Triumvirate
    Octavian, Marc Antony, and Lepidus.
  • 527

    Byzantine Empire

    Byzantine Empire
    Continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire until the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks (finished on 1453.)
  • 610

    Islam

    Islam
    Prophet Muhammad receives the first revelation, marking the beginning of Islam.
  • 800

    Attacks and Invasions

    Attacks and Invasions
    Viking, Magyar, and Muslim invasions across Europe.
  • 800

    Feudalism

    Feudalism
    The feudal system becomes widespread in Europe.
  • 1054

    Catholic Church’s Power

    Catholic Church’s Power
    The Great Schism between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, increasing the political power of the Catholic Church in Western Europe.
  • 1325

    Aztec Civilization

    Aztec Civilization
    The city of Tenochtitlán is founded, becoming the center of the Aztec Empire.
  • 1347

    Crises

    Crises
    The Black Death pandemic begins, devastating the European population.
  • 1415

    Portuguese Expeditions Begin

    Portuguese Expeditions Begin
    Prince Henry the Navigator sponsors Portuguese exploration along the African coast.
  • 1438

    Inca Civilization

    Inca Civilization
    The Inca Empire is founded, expanding across the Andes in South America.
  • 1492

    Castilian Expeditions

    Castilian Expeditions
    Christopher Columbus, funded by Castile, reaches the Americas.
  • 1500

    Discovery of America

    Discovery of America
    Discovery of America.