Western Civilization

  • Beginning of Cuneiform
    3000 BCE

    Beginning of Cuneiform

    One of the first writing systems created in Mesopotamia. This was a way civilians could document language.
  • Egypt - Old Kingdom
    2686 BCE

    Egypt - Old Kingdom

    The Old Kingdom was the creators of pyramids. This helped with the formation of different civilizations since they were able to build structures successfully.
  • Caral, Supe River Valley of Peru
    2600 BCE

    Caral, Supe River Valley of Peru

    The city of Caral is the earliest known civilization in the Americas. This gave the Americas hope that they could create civilizations.
  • Egypt - Middle Kingdom
    2055 BCE

    Egypt - Middle Kingdom

    During this time period, the Middle Kingdom reunited lower and upper Egypt creating one of the first big civilizations.
  • Code of Hammurabi
    2000 BCE

    Code of Hammurabi

    The Code of Hammurabi was a Babylonian code of law of ancient Mesopotamia. This helped unite regions with one another to grow.
  • 1050 BCE

    Creation of Monarchy in Israel

    This new Monarchy that was created, added structure in our civilizations making them function as a whole unit.
  • 722 BCE

    Assyria Destroys Northern Kingdom of Israel

    This was when Sargon II destroyed the Northern Kingdom showing his power and his passion. He was able to lead a civilization to success.
  • Return of Babylon
    538 BCE

    Return of Babylon

    The return of Babylon gave civilizations hope, that even after rough patches you can still succeed. Babylon was able to then be a successful civilization.
  • Conquests of Cyrus
    521 BCE

    Conquests of Cyrus

    Cyrus led a revolt against the Median Empire and continue to take over completely. Cyrus then continued growing his empire and civilization.
  • Reign of Darius
    521 BCE

    Reign of Darius

    Darius was known as "Darius the Great." His name represents how he used his power, during his reign the Persian Empire reached its peak as a civilization and empire. Darius showed civilians how civilizations were built.