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Period: 10,000 BCE to 3500 BCE
Neolithic Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution, also called the Agricultural Revolution, marked the transition in human history from small, nomadic bands of hunter-gatherers to larger, agricultural settlements and early civilization. -
Period: 4500 BCE to 1900 BCE
Sumerian Civilization
The Sumerian Civilization was known for being the earliest civilization and creating many inventions such as the Wheel, Language, and governance. -
Period: 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE
Harappa
The Indus River Valley Civilization, also known as Harappan civilization, developed the first accurate system of standardized weights and measures, some as accurate as to 1.6 mm. Harappans created sculpture, seals, pottery, and jewelry from materials, such as terracotta, metal, and stone. -
Period: 3150 BCE to 323 BCE
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is known for its pyramids, architecture, temples, mathematics, language, and many other things. -
Period: 2000 BCE to 1600 BCE
Old Babylonian Empire
Nebuchadnezzar II was the known as the greatest king, -
Period: 2000 BCE to 1500 BCE
Aryans
the Aryans were nomads who raised livestock, rode chariots, and loved to gamble. They lived in simple homes. They grouped in clans, and herded sheep and goats. They were ruled by warrior chiefs called rajas. -
Period: 1200 BCE to 1150 BCE
Bronze Age
A collapse of civilization is caused by either invasions, environmental changes, or the civilization themselves. -
Period: 1150 BCE to 587 BCE
Ancient isreal
Jewish monotheism has had both universalistic and particularistic features. Along universal lines, it has affirmed a God who created and rules the entire world and who at the end of history will redeem all Israel (the classical name for the Jewish people), all humankind, and indeed the whole world. -
Period: 1100 BCE to 200 BCE
The Phoenicia Golden Age
The people known to history as the Phoenicians occupied a narrow tract of land along the coast of modern Syria, Lebanon and northern Israel. They are famed for their commercial and maritime prowess and are recognised as having established harbours, trading posts and settlements throughout the Mediterranean basin. -
Period: 911 BCE to 609 BCE
Neo-Assyrian Empire
Known for their incredible military strength, technological innovation, and sophisticated government, the Neo-Assyrians created the largest empire the world had seen at that time. Several important kings led the empire to great success, exemplified by the magnificent palaces built during their reigns. -
Period: 814 BCE to 146 BCE
Carthage, the Realm of Moloch
Carthage was an ancient Phoenician city located on the northern coast of Africa. Its name means “new city” or “new town.” Before the rise of ancient Rome, Carthage was the most powerful city in the region because of its proximity to trade routes and its impressive harbor on the Mediterranean. -
Period: 700 BCE to 701 BCE
The Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem
In 701 BC, the Assyrian emperor Sennacherib besieged the city of Jerusalem. -
Period: 626 BCE to 539 BCE
Neo-Babylonian Empire
Some of their accomplishments were Ishtar gate, talent with astronomy, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. -
Period: 563 BCE to 483 BCE
Siddahartha Guatama
Buddha, born with the name Siddhartha Gautama, was a teacher, philosopher and spiritual leader who is considered the founder of Buddhism. ... The name Buddha means "one who is awakened" or "the enlightened one." While scholars agree that Buddha did in fact exist, the specific dates and events of his life are still debated. -
Period: 550 BCE to 330 BCE
The Persian Empire
Persians were know for many things, they were first known for recognizing human rights and respecting other cultural beliefs. -
Period: 510 BCE to 27 BCE
The Roman Republic
As well as the constant rivalry between patricians and plebeians, the Republic is also known as a period in which the power of Rome reached the whole peninsula of Italy and Roman law was founded with the Law of the Twelve Tables in 450 BC. ... By putting it on paper, it became the basis of all laws in the western world. -
Period: 508 BCE to 322 BCE
Athenian Democracy
Democracy is direct votes for people in power of government, women had limited rights while men had more rights with voting. -
Period: 498 BCE to 448 BCE
The Greco-Persian Wars
Series of wars fought by Greek states and Persia over a period of almost half a century. -
Period: 480 BCE to 481 BCE
The Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Ancient Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas I of Sparta, and the Achaemenid Empire of Xerxes I. It was fought over the course of three days, during the second Persian invasion of Greece. -
Period: 400 BCE to 461
The Celts
The Celts were a collection of tribes with origins in central Europe that shared a similar language, religious beliefs, traditions and culture. ... Their legacy remains most prominent in Ireland and Great Britain, where traces of their language and culture are still prominent today. They settled in Europe in 400 BC and the Celts converted to Christianity. -
Period: 336 BCE to 323 BCE
Conquests of Alexander the Great
Conquering many empires and winning many battles. Without losing due to his impressive background in war. -
Period: 305 BCE to 30 BCE
Ptolemaic Empire
The Ptolemaic dynasty controlled Egypt for almost three centuries (305 – 30 BCE), eventually falling to the Romans. Oddly, while they ruled Egypt, they never became Egyptian. Instead, they isolated themselves in the capital city of Alexandria, a city envisioned by Alexander the Great. -
Period: 300 BCE to 900
Mesoamerica
Medicine, science, art, and philosophy were all very important to all three civilizations, but the greatest priorities were on astronomy and architecture. The Aztecs, Maya, and Inca all developed monumental architecture, meaning buildings of immense size and scale. -
Period: 264 BCE to 241 BCE
The First Punic War
Roman vs Carthaginian, Rome won. -
Period: 218 BCE to 202 BCE
Second Punic War
Rome vs Carthage, Rome won. -
Period: 202 BCE to 220 BCE
Han Dynasty
The Han dynasty is known its long reign and its achievements, which included the development of the civil service and government structure; scientific advancements such as the invention of paper, use of water clocks and sundials to measure time, and development of a seismograph -
Period: 167 BCE to 160 BCE
The Maccabean Revolt
Maccabean Revolt was a Jewish revolution against the Seleucid Empire. The Jewish won and held an 8 day festival. -
Period: 149 BCE to 146 BCE
The Third Punic War
Carthage vs Rome -
Period: 134 BCE to 44 BCE
The Crisis of the Roman Republic
The Crisis of The Rome Republic was a political instability period in which Rome had government issues over Julius Caesar and whether he was good or bad. -
Period: 130 BCE to 1453
The Silk Road
The Silk Road was and is a network of trade routes connecting the East and West; from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century CE. It was central to the economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between these regions. -
Period: 69 BCE to 30 BCE
Cleopatra
Seducing Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony. -
Period: 63 BCE to 14
Augustus Caesar
Octavian also known as Augustus Caesar was an emperor in Rome. -
Period: 27 BCE to 476
The Roman Empire
Government, Laws, and the a good stable army are things Rome is known for. -
4 BCE
Birth of Jesus Chrtist
December 25, which is known as Christmas, was the birth of Jesus Christ. -
1 CE
Traditional Date for the Birth of Christ
Before Christ, and Anno Domini are the names used. -
30
Crucifixion of Jesus
April 3rd is the day that is believed when Jesus rose from the dead. Easter is day of celebration. -
Period: 221 to 206 BCE
Qin Dynasty
The Qin empire is known for its engineering marvels, including a complex system of over 4,000 miles of road and one superhighway, the Straight Road, which ran for about 500 miles along the Ziwu Mountain range and is the pathway on which materials for the Great Wall of China were transported. -
Period: 284 to 305
The Tetrachy
Diocletian formed the Tetrarchy as a solution to the unstable succession of Roman emperors in the third century. Originally from Dalmatia (modern Croatia), Diocletian came into full power in 285 CE and ruled the eastern half of the Empire. He established his comrade Maximian as responsible for Italy and the West. -
Period: 312 to 312
Battle of the Milvian Bridge
Some scholars allege that his main objective was to gain unanimous approval and submission to his authority from all classes, and therefore chose Christianity to conduct his political propaganda, believing that it was the most appropriate religion that could fit with the Imperial cult (see also Sol Invictus). -
Period: 320 to 543
The Gupta Empire
The period between the 4th and 6th centuries CE is known as the Golden Age of India because of the considerable achievements of Indians in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, science, religion and philosophy during the Gupta Empire. -
Period: 330 to 1453
The Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantium, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, when its capital city was Constantinople. -
Period: 431 to 405 BCE
The Peloponnesian War
The Peloponnesian War was fought in Ancient Greece between Athens and Sparta. Sparta wins. -
476
Fall of Rome
For the fall of Rome, it was the Huns invading from the east that caused the domino effect, they invaded (pushed into) the Goths, who then invaded (pushed into) the Roman Empire. The fall of the Western Roman Empire is a great lesson in cause and effect. -
Period: 599 to 100 BCE
Spartan Oligarchy
Oligarchy is a group of people in power and Sparta was ruled by two hereditary kings of Agiad and Eurypontid. -
Period: 618 to 907
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty is considered a golden age of Chinese arts and culture. In power from 618 to 906 A.D., Tang China attracted an international reputation that spilled out of its cities and, through the practice of Buddhism, spread its culture across much of Asia. -
Period: 622 to 750
The Spread of Islam
Islam spread through military conquest, trade, pilgrimage, and missionaries. Arab Muslim forces conquered vast territories and built imperial structures over time. ... The caliphate—a new Islamic political structure—evolved and became more sophisticated during the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. -
Period: 622 to 1258
Islamic Golden Age
Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, and many other forms of arts. Lots of creations of science as well came. -
Period: 768 to 899
The Carolingian Renaissance
The Carolingian Renaissance was the first of three medieval renaissances, a period of cultural activity in the Carolingian Empire. During this period, there was an increase of literature, writing, the arts, architecture, jurisprudence, liturgical reforms, and scriptural studies. -
Period: 793 to 1066
The Viking Age
In A.D. 793, an attack on the Lindisfarne monastery off the coast of Northumberland in northeastern England marked the beginning of the Viking Age. -
Period: 800 to 146 BCE
Greek Culture
The Greeks were known for their sophisticated sculpture and architecture. Lots of inspiration take from Ancient Rome. -
Period: 960 to 1279
Song Dynasty
The Song dynasty is particularly noted for the great artistic achievements that it encouraged and, in part, subsidized. The Bei Song dynasty at Bianjing had begun a renewal of Buddhism and of literature and the arts. The greatest poets and painters in the empire were in attendance at court. -
1066
The Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Normans, Bretons, Flemish, and men from other French provinces, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror. -
Period: 1096 to 1291
The Crusades
Economic, political, and religious motives and goals. These crusades were all planned for these main reasons. -
Period: 1235 to
The Mali Empire
The religion of Islam was an important part of the Mali Empire. However, even though the kings, or Mansas, had converted to Islam, they did not force their subjects to convert. Many people practiced a version of Islam that combined Islamic beliefs with the local traditions. -
1320
Dante finishes the Divine Comedy
Dante's poem, The Divine Comedy, is one of the most important works of medieval literature. An imaginary journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise, the work explores ideas of the afterlife in medieval Christian belief. It bashes the work of the pope in the church and the things the church does. -
Period: 1325 to 1521
The Aztec Empire
The Aztecs were famous for their agriculture, cultivating all available land, introducing irrigation, draining swamps, and creating artificial islands in the lakes. They developed a form of hieroglyphic writing, a complex calendar system, and built famous pyramids and temples. -
Period: 1346 to 1353
The Black Death
The Black Death was one of the most devastating epidemics in human history. It was the first outbreak of medieval plague in Europe, and it killed tens of millions of people, an estimated 30–50 percent of the European population. The Black Death is believed to have been the result of plague, an infectious fever caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The disease was likely transmitted from rodents to humans by the bite of infected fleas. -
Period: 1368 to
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644 A.D., during which China's population would double. Known for its trade expansion to the outside world that established cultural ties with the West, the Ming Dynasty is also remembered for its drama, literature and world-renowned porcelain. -
Period: 1438 to 1533
The Inca Empire
Famed for their unique art and architecture, they constructed finely-built and imposing buildings wherever they conquered, and their spectacular adaptation of natural landscapes with terracing, highways, and mountaintop settlements continues to impress modern visitors at such world famous sites as Machu Picchu. -
Period: 1517 to
The Protestant Reformation
The Reformation became the basis for the founding of Protestantism, one of the three major branches of Christianity. The Reformation led to the reformulation of certain basic tenets of Christian belief and resulted in the division of Western Christendom between Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant traditions.