4000 B.C.E. to 0 C.E.

  • Period: 3500 BCE to 3000 BCE

    Beginning of Sumerian Civilization

    Sumerian Civilization because of the city-states competing within Sumer in southern Mesopotamia. It was located between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers.
  • Period: 3500 BCE to 3000 BCE

    Beginning of Egyptian Civilizations

    The civilization developed in what is currently known as Egypt, the civilization was a unified territory state that is known for pyramids, pharos, and other civilizations that branched from it (ex. Nubia).
  • 3000 BCE

    Quipu Use In Norte Chico

    The Quipu was designed and used in Norte Chico, it was a device made from string to keep records and/or communicate.
  • Period: 3000 BCE to 1800 BCE

    Civilization of Norte Chico

    Around 25 urban centers create the civilization known as "Norte Chico." It had cities smaller than those known in Sumer. It was known for its rich fishing civilization and lack of warfare and defense.
  • Period: 2663 BCE to 2195 BCE

    The Old Kingdom of Egypt

    Pharos held power within Egyptian civilization. The growth of architecture became very apparent, such as pyramids.
  • Period: 2200 BCE to 2000 BCE

    Beginnings of Chinese Civilization

    The Chinese Civilization began to form from dynasties, rulers, and culture.
  • Period: 2200 BCE to 2000 BCE

    Beginnings of Civilizations Within the Indus Valley and Central Asia

    The civilizations within the Indus Valley and Central Asia began to form. The Indus Valley civilization has little knowns information except that it fell due to high environmental usage. The Central Asian civilization was a aristocratic hierarchy and had various proof of a culture, like burials and ceramics.
  • Period: 2070 BCE to 1600 BCE

    Creation of the Xia Dynasty

    The Xia Dynasty was created in China and formed the first government in Chinese civilization.
  • 2000 BCE

    Mohenjo Dara and Harappa

    Mehenjo Dara and Harappa were cities within the Indus Valley and Central Asia. They were two very famous and flourishing cities with rich architecture and notable 45-foot-high walls.
  • 2000 BCE

    The Epic of Gilagamesh

    A notable Mesopotamian poem was created.
  • 1775 BCE

    The Code of Hammurabi

    A legal code was created and expected to be followed based by social status.
  • 1700 BCE

    The Indus Valley and Central Asia Are Abandoned

    The cities within Central Asia and the Indus Valley became abruptly abandoned and forgotten for many many years.
  • Period: 1600 BCE to 1046

    The Shang Dynasty

    The Shang Dynasty was created and acknowledged as "the Yin."
  • Period: 1550 BCE to 1064 BCE

    The New Kingdom of Egypt

    The New Kingdom of Egypt was a newly developed socialization that focused on and brought wealth, power, and success to Egypt.
  • 1500 BCE

    Creation of the Egyptian Empire

    The Egyptian Empire was created during the New Kingdom era of Egypt, it was a time of wealth, power, and success.
  • 1200 BCE

    The Olmec Civilization

    It was located near the Gulf of Mexico near. This civilization is also known as the "mother civilization" of Mesoamerica and created many cultural traditions.
  • Period: 1046 BCE to 771 BCE

    Zhou Dynasty

    This dynasty was created as another Chinese civilization.
  • 900 BCE

    Writing in the Olmec Civilization

    The first written language in the Americas was created in the Olmec Civilization.
  • Period: 900 BCE to 612 BCE

    The Assyrian Empire

    The Assyrian Empire came about in Mesopotamia and had an organized government and army.
  • Period: 760 BCE to 660 BCE

    The Kush Conquest of Egypt

    The conquest took place to use the fall of the New Kingdom of Egypt as an advantage to conquer.
  • 500 BCE

    The Creation of the Persian Empire

    The Persian Empire was created in what is now known as Iran, Egypt, Tukey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and was one of the largest empires to be created.