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4000 BCE
Beginning of Mesopotamian
Mesopotamia is the first known complex civilization. -
3150 BCE
Beginning of Egyptian Civilization
Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River. -
3000 BCE
Beginning of Norte Chico Civilization
The Norte Chico civilization existed for roughly 1,200 years. -
1900 BCE
Beginning of the Babylonian Empire
Known for its impentrable walls. Hammurabi encircled the city with walls. -
1250 BCE
Beginning of the Chinese Civilization
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1200 BCE
Beginning of the Olmec Civilization
One of the most influential ancient civilizations of the early Americas. -
320 BCE
Rise of the Indian Empire
Chandragupta Maurya became the first emperor to unify India into one state, creating one of the world's largest empires in its time. -
221 BCE
Founding of Qin dynasty
Qin Shi Huang proclaimed himself Emporer after unifying China in 221 BC -
202 BCE
Founding of Han Dynasty
Founded by Liu Bang in 206 BCE who became the Gaozu emperor. -
27 BCE
Rise of Roman Empire
The reign of the Roman empire began in 27 BC with the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar.