River Civilizations Timeline

By hannah.gracey
  • Cuneiform
    3300 BCE

    Cuneiform

    The Sumerians created the first writing, they used pictures for words and inscribed them on clay tablets.
  • The Sumerians begin to utilize wheels
    3200 BCE

    The Sumerians begin to utilize wheels

    The Sumerians begin to utilize wheels on vehicles.
  • The Egyptians invent the hieroglyphic writing
    3100 BCE

    The Egyptians invent the hieroglyphic writing

    The Egyptians invented the hieroglyphic writing
  • The indus valley was discovered
    3000 BCE

    The indus valley was discovered

    The Indus valley was established in northern India and Pakistan
  • The Sumerians begin to implement mathematics
    3000 BCE

    The Sumerians begin to implement mathematics

    The Sumerians used the number system with the base of 60
  • The Sumerians begin to implement mathematics
    3000 BCE

    The Sumerians begin to implement mathematics

    They use the number system with the base of 60.
  • The pyramids of Giza and sphinx were created.
    2500 BCE

    The pyramids of Giza and sphinx were created.

    The sphinx and Great pyramids of Giza were constructed in 2500 BCE.
  • The chinese learned how to make bronze.
    2205 BCE

    The chinese learned how to make bronze.

    The chinese learned how to make bronze. The Xia dynasty arises and becomes the first dynasty.
  • The assyrians rise to power
    1900 BCE

    The assyrians rise to power

    This happens in northern Mesopotamia
  • The iron age begins in india
    1700 BCE

    The iron age begins in india

    The iron age begins in india
  • King sargon || takes control over Assyria
    721 BCE

    King sargon || takes control over Assyria

    When King Sargon || takes over Assyria, they become stronger
  • Islam arrives in Northern India
    712 BCE

    Islam arrives in Northern India

    Islam arrives in Northern India, But with the Umayyad Caliphate
  • Assyrians invade and conquer Egypt
    670 BCE

    Assyrians invade and conquer Egypt

    Assyrians invade and conquer Egypt.
  • Buddhism was found in Siddharta Gautama
    520 BCE

    Buddhism was found in Siddharta Gautama

    Buddhism, a very popular religion in India, Prince Siddharta found Buddhism and peace inside him.
  • The first crossbow was used in china.
    342 BCE

    The first crossbow was used in china.

    in 342 BC, this first-ever crossbow was used during the Zhou dynasty.
  • The Satavahana Empire is established.
    230 BCE

    The Satavahana Empire is established.

    The Satavahana Empire was formed
  • Sun Tzu Art of War
    544

    Sun Tzu Art of War

    Ancient china Sun Tzu made the book, "Art of War"
  • The assyrians begin to use iron weapons and chariots
    1250

    The assyrians begin to use iron weapons and chariots

    They use iron weapons and chariots as an upgrade
  • Marco Polo begins his travel to china
    1271

    Marco Polo begins his travel to china

    Marco polo, Italian merchant, writer, and explorer.
  • Ramses || becomes pharaoh
    1279

    Ramses || becomes pharaoh

    He will rule for 67 years.
  • Beijing becomes the new capital of the Chinese empire replacing Nanjing
    1420

    Beijing becomes the new capital of the Chinese empire replacing Nanjing

    Beijing becomes the new capital of the Chinese empire replacing Nanjing
  • Hatshepsut becomes pharaoh
    1479

    Hatshepsut becomes pharaoh

    Hatshepsut becomes pharaoh
  • The Sumerians begin to implement mathematics

    The Sumerians begin to implement mathematics

    They used the number system with the base 60.