600 BCE-600 CE (B-Day)

latin america

200

Although somewhat hard communication ways to peoples of Latin America find ways to improve agriculture (new found crops), culture (changes due to limited interactions with other civilizations and new discoveries), and social structures (such as hierarchies including the lowering status of women).-allison coe

latin america

200

Chavin start to develop ceramics, arts, and weavings, which increases their trading and their everyday way of life.-allison coe

latin america

200

The Teotihuacan build a sun temple for worship and healing.-allison coe

More trade-helena oceania

200

200 B.C, Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa create trade routes, which brings the polynesian culture to these areas over time.

Resources-helena-oceania

200

200 AD islands have many resources for traders and travelers. Each place develops their own culture dependant on their climate

Middle East: States: Building, Expansion, Conflict

200

Trade became popular in Central Asian life, and Iranian-speaking people settled down in trading cities and surrounding villages. By 6th century, nomads spread across steppes. They spoke Turkish and lived in round huts called yurts.
Jennah Davison

Russia

200

(200 BCE) Once the Scythians are conquered by the Samaritans, this brings Greek and Roman influence on the culture.

Middle East: Environment: Interactions beween humans and environment

200

The Silk Road connected China and the Middle East across Central Asia bringing immigrants of all backgrounds together. Musicians, camel pullers, merchants, monks, and pilgrims.
Jennah Davison

Southeast Asia

200

The spread of buddism had a large religious affect during this time. Buddism become dominate in this region. -Carlie Mullins

Han Dynasty

206

206B.C.E.-220C.E.Han Dynasty in China.
States
Kevin Knoer

latin america

217

Pueblo roof beams for houses are used to support underground dugouts and adobes. This gives people higher or lower places to live equaling more comfortability and usefulness.-allison coe

Unification

221

221-206 Unification of China under Qin (Ch'in) Dynasty.

Cultures, States
Kevin Knoer

Legalist Movement

221

221-206Destruction of Confucian literature and tandardization of weights and measures, coinage, writing system under Legalist regime.
Culture, States, Economic Systems, Social Structures
Kevin Knoer

Middle East: Social Structures: Development and Transformation

224

In the late third century Iran, Christians, Jews, and Buddhists were persecuted by the Zoroastrian high priest. Jennah Davison

Middle East: Economic Systems: Creation, Expansion, Interaction

224

During the Sasnid Empire, the Silk Road brought many new crops to Mesopotamia. Sasanid farmers pioneered in planting cotton, sugar cane, rice, etc. which were adopted from India and China. Later, these new crops would later become important consumption and trade items for the economy.
Jennah Davison

The Third Century Crisis Europe - Abigail

Period: 235 to Mar 2, 2022

The period between 235 and 284 BCE when differences between the Greek and Latin speaking portions of the Roman Empire threatened political, military and economic stability.

Middle East: Cultures: Development and Interaction

247

Military technologies were seen more: chariots, stirrup, and bowmen
Jennah Davison

Eastern Africa - Kush

250

The Kush were people that Eastern Africa interacted with quite a bit at this time and traded with along the Nile River.

Gender Roles in South Asia

300

During the Gupta Empire the status of women greatly declined. They could no longer own or inherit property, were forbidden from studying sacred texts and began to be married at younger ages. The most extreme of this was a ritual known as sati, where a widow would cremate herself with her dead husband. Women who refused to were shunned and forbidden to remarry.

300 BCE Caribbean [AM]

300

Saladoid culture entered Trinidad from South America. Were first ceramic-using agriculturalists.

Latin America

300

The Mayans have significant developments in astrology, calendrics, math, and writing in Mesoamerica. The Mayan refined their calendar and they developed a more advanced written language, among other advancements in knowledge. At this time, the Mayans were also expanding the area of land which they controlled. -Miranda Hale

Mayans 300 CE

300

The Mayans Empire covered a vast area including: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Roni Storjohann

Mayan Cultural Beliefs

300

Mayans worshipped many nature Gods and built elaborate pyramid temples. One of the main practices of their religion was bloodletting for their Gods.
Roni Storjohann

Southeast

300

Chinese traveler Xuanzanf left written records of travel. The everymore encouraging documentation. -Carlie Mullins

Central Africa

300

Konglo Mwamba from the Balopwe clan unified the various Luba people near lake Kilsale.

Indian Ocean Trade Route

Period: 300 to May 7, 600

This increased trade througout the Middle East. Their main export was frankincese and myrrh.

Constantine Adopts Christianity

313

Israel becomes a predominately Christian country, Leading to the Jewish people to lose power.

Gupta Empire 320-550 CE

320

The Gupta empire was very similar to the Mauryan Empire. The founder of this empire even called himself Chandra Gupta, the name of the Mauryan founder. This empire was involved in important trade routes and agricultural productivity. Gupta never had as much control as Mauryan and outlying areas were not as tightly governed. The Gupta Empire eventually fell because of pressure from Hun invaders. India then went back to its typical state of political fragmentation.

Maurya Dynasty in India (SE Asia)

322

322
The Macedonian king Alexander the Great invaded the valley of the river Kabul, and also created the Maurya Dynasty. Emily Lane

Hellenistic Age

Period: 323 to May 7, 1930

A time of powerful Greek influence. A time of the classical age, scholarship, and sophistication.

Mauryan Empire 324-184 BCE

324

By 600 BCE India was split into separate kingdoms. A man named Chandragupta Maurya seized power of an eastern kingdom and then expanded it into the Mauryan Empire. Maurya collected taxes based on ¼ of the harvest, had close relatives and associates govern districts, controlled a large imperial army and issued standard coinage.

The Byzantine Empire Europe - Abigail

324

The Empire was officially established by Emperor Constantine in 324 CE, who moved the capital to Byzantium, later renamed Constantinople, after the third century crisis had caused the Roman Empire to become too large and ethnically diverse to function as a single unit. Constantine named Christianity as the official religion of the Byzantine Empire, creating the Orthodox Church.

Alexander the Great

334

Alexander the Great defeats Persians and claims the Middle East. He attempts a fusion of Greek and Persian culture. This causes the Hellenistic age.

Alexander the Great (Middle East)

334

The largest empire of the Old World expanded into the Middle East when Alexander over took Persia at the Dardanelles and then into Egypt.

Russia

370

(370 BCE) The Huns conquer the Goths and take over control.

latin america

400

The first evidence of the use of stone to build monuments, and the first known example of writing by using hieroglyphs for script and calendars. (for the Olmec civilization)-allison coe

Latin America

400

The Chavin inhabit the Andean South America.-allison coe

Indian Ocean Maritime System

400

was an important trade route across the Indian Ocean and South China sea. India shipped spices and manufactured goods with regions in China and Africa. The Indian Ocean trade route had a great variety of highly valued goods and connected many different cultures.

Spreading out (South Africa)

400

400AD
the people of south africa move and settle in an area now known as Kwa-zulu Natal
Stephanie Kepner

Arawaks Return to Caribbean

400

Most historians believe that around this time, the Arawaks returned to Martinique. Later, more Caribs arrived and proceeded to war with the Arawaks. The Caribs later won and were the first to be victorious in the conquering of a Caribbean Island. ALLIE S

Technology in South Asia

400

During the Gupta Empire technology flourished. Astronomers, mathematicians and other scientists all received royal support. Indian mathematicians came up with the concept of zero, “Arabic” numerals and a system of place-value notation that are used in most parts of the world today.

North America

500

Ohio Valley saw an agricultural boom Mitchel Dierickx

North America

500

People became obsessed with the afterlife and the burials of their leaders Mitchel Dierickx

Central Asian Cultivation

500

500Crop cultivation in rows in China
Economic Systems, Social Structures, Enviroment
Kevin Knoer

Cenntral Asia & the Iron Plow

500

500 Iron plow in China revolutionizes cultivation.
Economic Systems, Enviroment
Kevin Knoer

colonization-helena-oceania

500

500 A.D. HAwaiian islands and Easter island are sesttled, making all of Oceania colonized, or settled by humans.

The mandate of heaven east asia

500

the emperier of the time created the mandate of heaven to keep his power of being emperier. The mandate of heaven says that the one in charge was chosen by god to be there.

Agriculture (South Africa)

500

first signs of organized agriculture efforts, tools such as hoes are used for digging.
Stephanie Kepner

The Roman Republic Europe - Abigail

Period: 507 to May 8, 1931

The Roman Republic was established in 507 BCE and lasted until 31 BCE. It was ruled by the Roman Senate, and created a new, non-democratic form of government.

Persian Conquest (SE Asia)

513

(513 BCE)
There was a Persian conquest of the northwestern part of India and the Indus Valley happening prior to the invasion of Alexander the Great. Emily Lane

Janism Rises

540

540-468Life of Mahavira, founder of Jainism in India.
Cultures
Kevin Knoer

Silk Road (Middle East)

550

This presented new trading opportunites with Eastern and Western countries in the Middle East. Provided a connection from Turkey to Egypt. Allowed specialization of products in one area and dependence on ones from others.

Confucius Lives

551

551-479 Confucius lives and teaches his way of life.
Culture, Social Structures
Kevin Knoer

North America

Jan 1, 600

Became advanced in geometry and astronomy Mitchel Dierickx

West Africa- 300bce- 600ce

Jan 1, 600

Trans-sahara trade route began to form and be utilized for trade.

Saharan Trade

Jan 1, 600

Egypt developed into a major trading location. The Silk Road also linked in Egypt allowing for the boom of economies there.

North America

Jan 1, 600

Traded more with Mexican cultures such as Teotihuacan in the Rocky Mountain area with raw materials Mitchel Dierickx

Silk road became popular.

May 6, 600

The silk road became more popular and used more frequently. Lots of trade was on this trade route and it was used for a very long time.

Rise of New Religions in South Asia 600 BCE-600 CE

May 6, 600

People began to object to the rigid classes of the varna system so certain charismatic individuals left towns or villages, questioned Brahmins and gained followers. Religion like Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism emerged.

Hittites Weaken Egypt (Middle East)

May 7, 600

The Hittites invaded Southern Egypt and took over land there, leaving the area weakened. Egypt also lost control of Nubia in the North.

Silk Road

May 8, 600

The Silk Road spreads trade throughout all of Asia.
Culltures
Kevin Knoer

Historians Argue about Caribbean

May 8, 600

600 BCE-100 CE: There are no records of major activity in the Caribbean at this time. Some historians due argue the point at which some islands became inhabited.

The Roman Empire Europe - Abigail

May 8, 600

At it's height, the Roman Empire covered most of Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa.

Central Asian Papermaking

May 5, 751

751 Skilled Chinese paper-makers are captured by the Arabs - beginning the slow westward transmission of the technology of paper.
Cultures, Economic structures, Social Structures
Kevin Knoer

Silk

May 8, 1120

This region is extremely advanced in Silks and other precious items like pottery and clay. -Carlie Mullins

Southeast Asia

May 8, 1200

Irriagtion becomes innovational in this region, along with agriculturaly success. -Carlie Mullins

Central Africa

May 8, 1300

Central Africa united, and ppeople settled on the land.

buddhism becomes more popular in asia

May 6, 1630

Malay people

May 8, 1901

In Due to large migration towards the Southeast Asian region Malay people became the most dominate population in the region.
-Carlie Mullins

Neolithic

May 8, 1902

As early as 2000 B.C.E people in the Southeast Asia were clearing land and planting fields. -Carlie Mullins

trade route-helena

May 7, 1930

30 B.C. climate becomes much drier, at this point is the first time oceania has used trade-routes, and communication between peoples begins, whereas most trade routes were beginning around 3000 B.C.

migration-helena

May 7, 1930

30 B.C. migration begins towards the pacific ocean in polynesia. This was done by ambitious would be leaders looking to begin their own clans to aquire power

Latin America

Jan 1, 1950

Mayans produce written records, being the first known recorders in the Western Hemisphere. -Miranda Hale

Government

May 8, 1950

The first form of functional government was called "water board" members represented villages and peridocially met with other leaders.

Roman Conquest of Jerusalem

May 7, 1961

Romans conquer jerusalem, dividing the land into various provinces.

Judaism Splits (Middle East)

Jan 1, 1963

Israel and Judah came under control of separate empires. The Roman Empire came under control of it in 63 and the Jews resisted Catholic/Christian teachings, and thus split.

Latin America

Jan 1, 2000

Sun Temple, or Templo del Sol, is built at Teotihuacán by the Aztecs. It is one of the largest structures in Mesoamerica. -Miranda Hale

West Africa- 100 BCE

May 6, 2000

Besides the Gold trade, West Africa was known for cotton, metal, leather, ivory, and slave trade. Although slave trade was not as profitable at this time.

West Africa 100 BCE

May 6, 2000

100 BCE gold trade began between Wes Africa, the Medierraneans, and Berbers. This is how West Africa got its nickname "The Gold Coast"

East Africa and the Nile

May 8, 2000

Nile causes East African countries to flourish and become more domesticated.

Caribs in the Caribbean

May 8, 2000

100: There was no recorded activity in the Caribbean at this point history. Archeaologists later find remains of Caribs that moved to the Islands. The Caribbean Sea and the Carribean Islands are named after these man-eating Caribs.

Theravada Buddhism (SE Asia)

May 8, 2000

Theravada Buddhism which is strong in south India and Sri Lanka, travels with traders through southeast Asia. Emily Lane

Nam Viet Kingdom (SE Asia)

May 8, 2011

111 BCE
Han China overpowers and conquers the Nam Viet Kingdom. Emily Lane

North Africa 600 BCE-600 CE

May 6, 2012

Environment: North Africa becomes the granary of Rome by farming most of its wheat and barley, to keep up with the demand they take advantage of oxen pulled plows and irrigation. They also started to use domesticated camels.
Cultures: North Africa's culture was greatly influenced by Greeks and Moors (they were even part of the Persian Empire for a while), so they adopted what came from these cultures and as for religion, they were dominated by Christianity.

North Africa 600 BCE-600 CE continued

May 6, 2012

States: Libya has conflict with Egypt and they give it up, meanwhile the city of Carthage was thriving while the portion of North Africa was being infiltrated by the Spanish Moors.
Economic Systems: Carthage becomes one of the richest cities in the world and they develop a currency made up of gold coins.
Social Structures: They move on from the hereditary societies to patriarchal societies (not much of a difference) and North Africa is mainly under the rule of Rome and the Moors so they follow t

250 CE Caribbean [AM]

May 7, 2012

The Barrancoid entered the Trinidad.

Mayan Advancements 300-1500 CE

May 8, 2012

The Mayans developed new systems of astronomy, calender, and a system of writing. This system of writing was hieroglyphics and was based on symbols.
Roni Storjohann

Greek Invasion of India (SE Asia)

Mar 2, 2022

183 BCE
Greek invaders in India established a trading contact between the two countries and opened the trade route between northwest and west India. Emily Lane

Arawak arrive in Caribbean

May 8, 2030

It is believed that the second group of indigenous peoples arrived on the Island of Martinique. These were called the Arawak, however an eruption of Mount Pelee wiped out most of the island’s population.