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Before the Mesoamerican civilizations even began, people started turning wild teosinte into maize, which became a very important crop
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The first cities and writing systems appeared in southern Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) with the Sumerians.
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In Mesoamérica , early complex societies began to form, setting the stage for later cultures.
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Sargon of Akkad established one of the world’s first empires, uniting many Mesopotamian city-states.
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Babylon grew as an important center of culture and law, famous later for Hammurabi’s
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New cultures emerged, such as the Toltecs, Mayan kingdoms, and the Mexica (Aztec)
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This traditional date marks the beginning of Greek cultural events and athletic competitions.
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Babylon was conquered by Cyrus the Great of Persia, marking the end of Babylonian independence.
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Greek city-states united to defend their lands against Persian invasions, an important chapter in Greek history.
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This “Golden Age” saw great achievements in art, philosophy, and politics in Greece.
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Alexander’s passing led to the spread of Greek culture across a vast area, starting the Hellenistic era.
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Large cities and centralized states like Teotihuacan and Monte Albán flourished in Mesoamerica