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250,000 BCE
Paleolithic Age
This is the longest period of prehistory. Our ancestors learnt to use fire, began making utensils, and expressed themselves artistically. -
8000 BCE
Neolithic Age
Thanks to agriculture and livestock, humans no longer needed to be nomadic, and became sedentary. The first stable settlements appeared. -
4000 BCE
Metal Age
People began making tools, weapons and utensils out opf matals. Societies became more complex -
3000 BCE
Acient Times
The Egyptian Greek and Roman civilitations were very important during this period. It ends with the fall of the Roman Empire. -
476
Middle Ages
Europe followed a feudal system in which nobles had most of the power. The voyages of Columbus introduced Europeans to others cultures. -
Jan 1, 1492
Modern Age
Some kings and queens ruled as absolute monarchs. New cultural and artistic movements, such as the enlightenment developed. -
Contemporary History
The french revolution and its fight for liberty marked the beginning of the Contemporary History. We currently live in this era.