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Period: 5000 BCE to 1200
STEM Challenge
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4400 BCE
Horses Domesticated
The first time there is evidence of the domestication of horses. This is an important event because it meant a new power of transportation and a new means of conducting warfare.
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4000 BCE
Mesopotamia
It is part of the Fertile Crescent, an area also known as “Cradle of Civilization”. This is important because it had among some of the earliest known human civilizations on earth.[https://youtu.be/sohXPx_XZ6Y] -
3300 BCE
Indus Valley Civilization
The Indus River Valley Civilization, developed the first accurate system of standardized weights and measures.This was important because it helped the civilization create sculptures and jewelry from materials like metal and stone. [https://youtu.be/mi9sMazNPxM] -
3150 BCE
First Dynasty of Egypt
The First Dynasty of Egypt, begun at Memphis by Menes.It was important because Egypt able to grow from a large culture to an increasingly urbanized state and made significant cultural achievements.[https://youtu.be/ygefrcbjg3U] -
1600 BCE
Shang Dynasty
The Shang ruled from 1600 to 1046 B.C. and heralded the Bronze Age in China. This is important because they invented one of the earliest form of writing and the advancement of bronze technology developed.[https://youtu.be/epsx_k_OUHk] -
753 BCE
Founding of Rome
Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demigods, Romulus and Remus according to legend.This is imporatnt because it helped Rome grow in size and strength through trade.[https://youtu.be/heZoGPlncDk] -
525 BCE
Persian Conquest
When the Persian Empire conquered Egypt, it was the largest empire in the world.This was important because it helped
Egypt prosper under the rule of the Persian King Darius l.
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Period: 431 BCE to 404 BCE
Peloponnesian war
The Peloponnesian War was an ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Historians have traditionally divided the war into three phases. -
404 BCE
End of Peloponessian War
End of the Peloponnesian war, Athens was defeated By Sparta.This was important because it marked the end of the Golden Age of Greece.[https://youtu.be/GjbfS8RDoYo] -
618
Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty experienced a time of peace and prosperity.This was important because it was part of the Golden age of China and made it one of the most powerful nations in the world.
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Nov 27, 1095
First Crusade
Pope Urban ll launched the first crusade.This is important because he influenced the rise to the Crusades by calling all Christians in Europe to war against Muslims in order to reclaim the Holy Land
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