Thinking About Chronology

Thinking About Chronology

Period: 4000 BCE to 600 BCE

First Civilizations

3500 BCE

From 3500-3000 B.C.E, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and The Americas were the beginnings of their civilizations.
Mesopotamia: Beginnings of Sumerian Civilization consisted of the first written language.

Egypt's development in Cities

3100 BCE

Chiefdom's combined territories around 3100 B.C.E throughout the Nile. Their societies consisted of many agriculture villages due to better security.

The Americas - Norte Chico Civilization

3000 BCE

This civilization emerged between 3000-1800 B.C.E. This consisted of 25 urban centers. The Norte Chico civilization also mainly relied on imported maize compared to other landmarks.

Mesopotamia's Development in Cities

2300 BCE

Mesopotamia was organized into multiple cities. This means the city was ruled by a leader where majority of the population lived for security from a powerful leader.

Trade among Settlements

2300 BCE

Egypt and Mesopotamia traded especially how they benefited each other. Such as agricultural goods. This trade was seen early in 2300 B.C.E from sea trade in the Indus Valley. This resulted in an influence in Trade Routes.

Civilization in China

2200 BCE

From 2200-2000 B.C.E was the beginnings of Chinese civilizations. This consisted of the Xia dynasty in 2070 B.C.E. The Shang dynasty and Zhou dynasty followed. Since 2200 B.C.E, China has maintained cultural significance even in more modern times.

First Civilization in Indus Valley.Central Asia

2200 BCE

From 2200-2000 was e beginnings of a civilization in Indus Valley and Central Asia. There was numerous fortified centers. This Oxus valley also practiced agriculture as well as culture and art. During this time, there was a flourishing of the cities of Mohenjo Dara and Harappa with a population of 40,000.

Egypt became an Imperial State

1500 BCE