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3966 BCE
Creation
The beginning of the world. -
3300 BCE
Indus River Valley Civilization
The first urban settlements appear in the Indus Valley. -
3000 BCE
Mayan Empire
The Mayas were a highly advanced civilization, and they were best known for their invention of the calendar. -
3000 BCE
Mesopotamia
Cradle of Civilization -
3000 BCE
The Minoans
Considered as one of the first civilizations, the Minoans were located on the island of Crete. -
2600 BCE
Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
Harappa and Mohenjo-daro emerge as major cities -
2300 BCE
Indus Trade
Indus trading expands to Mesopotamia and beyond. -
1990 BCE
Pyramids
The first appearance of pyramids. -
1950 BCE
The Decline of the Sumerians
The Sumerians are attacked by the Elamites and Amorites. -
1750 BCE
Hammurabi's Code
Hammurabi, king of the Amorites, writes his code of law. -
1750 BCE
The Mycenaeans
The Mycenaean civilization was a part of the last phase of the Bronze Age. -
1453 BCE
The Byzantine Empire Ends.
The Byzantine Empire comes to an end from the Ottoman Turkish invasions. -
1400 BCE
The Incas
The Incas were an advanced Mesoamerican civilization in Peru; they created an official language, formed a government, and began building Machu Picchu. -
1345 BCE
The Aztecs
The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, was established on Lake Texcoco in this year. -
1235 BCE
The Mali Empire
The Mali Empire was founded by Sundiata and became known throughout the world because of Mansa Musa. -
1200 BCE
Ottoman Empire Begins.
The Ottoman Empire rises to power. -
1200 BCE
The Olmecs
The Olmecs were one of the earliest major Mesoamerican civilizations. -
1054 BCE
The Great Schism
The split between the western Catholic and eastern Orthodox churches. -
1000 BCE
Bantu Migration
The Bantu people migrate from West Africa; this was one of the largest migrations in human history. -
1000 BCE
Swahili City-States
The Swahili city-states were located on the coast of East Africa, and they traded frequently across the Indian Ocean. -
1000 BCE
The First of Greece's Civilizations.
Greece's first civilization may have been established in 1000 BC. -
753 BCE
The Beginning of Rome.
As legend tells it, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. -
750 BCE
The Ghana Empire
A powerful empire that ruled over parts of West Africa. -
725 BCE
The Odyssey
The Odyssey is a collection of Ancient Greek epic poems. -
610 BCE
Islam Is Created
Islam is created and practiced by Muslims. -
610 BCE
26th Dynasty of Egypt
Necho II established the 26th dynasty, and he was also a huge factor in the histories of the Judah Kingdom, Babylonia, and the Assyrian Empire. -
570 BCE
Muhammed is born.
Muhammed, the prophet of Islam, is born. -
476 BCE
The Fall of Rome.
The Western Empire of Rome falls. -
404 BCE
The 28th Dynasty of Egypt
Amyrtaeus of Sais established the 28th dynasty; in addition to expelling the Persians. -
395 BCE
The Byzantine Empire Begins.
The Byzantine Empire begins. -
384 BCE
Aristotle
Aristotle was a philosopher who also wrote many things covering science, economics, politics, and arts. -
356 BCE
Alexander the Great
One of the greatest rulers of that time, Alexander conquered many lands and accomplished numerous military victories. -
343 BCE
The 31st Dynasty
The Persians reconquer Egypt; leading up to the 31st dynasty. -
331 BCE
Alexandria, Egypt
The thriving city of Alexandria is founded by Alexander the Great. -
280 BCE
Constantine
Constantine was born around this time and went on to become emperor of Rome. He eventually split the Roman Empire into the Western Empire and the Byzantine Empire. -
146 BCE
The Battle of Corinth
The Battle of Corinth greatly contributed to the fall of Rome, and it was fought between the Greek city-state of Corinth and Rome. -
146 BCE
The Fall of Greece
Ancient Greece falls into the hands of the Byzantine Empire. -
58 BCE
Julius Caesar
Caesar begins his conquest of Gaul (modern France). -
27 BCE
Augustus
Augustus was the first roman emperor and created a dynasty that lasted for approximately three centuries. -
4 BCE
Jesus
The birth of Jesus, the Messiah. -
400
The Beginning of the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages was a period of progression, including economic and social growth. -
500
Dark Ages
The Dark Ages was a time of warfare and very little progression in Medieval Europe. -
509
Clovis I Unites the Franks
Clovis I unites all of the Franks under one ruler. -
732
Battle of Tours
The Battle of Tours was fought between the Franks and the Umayyad invaders; it became a decisive victory over the Umayyads for the Franks. -
800
Charlemagne Becomes Holy Roman Emperor.
Charlemagne was the first emperor to be the leader of the Holy Roman Empire. -
1096
The First Crusade
The First Crusade to the Holy Land takes place, called into action by Pope Urban II. -
1206
The Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan. -
1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was a document signed that limited the king's rights and became known as a document containing English constitutional practice. -
1300
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire is founded by Osman I. -
1307
The Start of the Hundred Years' War
The Hundred Years' War begins; ending years later with the victory of the English. -
1347
The Black Death
Beginning from 1347 and lasting until 1351, the Black Death was a disease spread by fleas and rats that killed millions. -
1400
The Renaissance Begins
The period of the Renaissance begins; a time where the focus of life was centered around humanism, rather than religion. -
May 20, 1498
Vasco De Gama Reaches India
The Portuguese explorer Vasco De Gama becomes the first explorer to reach India by sea. -
1501
Safavid Empire
Ismail I founds the Safavid Empire - also known as the Gunpowder Empire - located in Iran. -
1504
Christopher Columbus
Columbus makes 4 separate voyages in where he travels to the New World. -
1517
The Reformation
The Reformation begins, sparked into action by Martin Luther's "95 Theses." -
1526
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was established by Babur after defeating the Delhi sultanate. -
1581
The Eighty Years' War
The Netherlands fight for their independence from Spain. -
Quebec
Quebec is founded by Samuel De Champlain. -
English Civil War
The English Civil War was a collection of wars between the Royalists and Parliamentarians. -
The French and Indian War
This war resulted in a British victory and the establishment of the Treaty of Paris. -
American Revolution Starts
The American Revolution begins, laying the pathway for the American Revolutionary War. -
James Cook
Explorer who discovered the Hawaiian Islands, Australia, and New Zealand. -
The Boston Tea Party
This was a protest caused by the Sons of Liberty, and it helped influence the Tea Act. -
The Start of the American Revolutionary War
George Washington's army went to war with the British, eventually winning in 1783. -
The French Revolution Begins
The French Revolution takes place, ending with the establishment of the French Consulate and sparking the Reign of Terror. -
Napoleon
A famous military leader, Napoleon conducted many successful military advances and was an emperor to France. -
Haitian Revolution
The Haitians (made up of many African American slaves) overthrew the French Regime. -
Opium Wars
The Opium Wars were fought between China and Britain over the trade of Opium. -
Open Door Policy
Commodore Perry visits Japan to settle a treaty with the Japanese and establish ports. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
The Treaty of Kanagawa opened Japan from its seclusion and enabled trade between the U.S. and Japan. -
Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was a civil war in China; resulting in the deaths of 20 to 30 million people. -
Sun Yat-sen
Commonly called "Father of the Nation" by the Chinese, Sun Yat-sen became the first president of China's Republic in 1911. -
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to Austria's throne, is assassinated by Gavrilo Princip. -
Austria-Hungary Declares War
Austria-Hungary Declares war on Serbia, who has rejected Austria-Hungary's ultimatum -
Germany and Russia Declare War
Germany and Russia declare war on each other. -
Germany and France Declare War
Germany and France declare war on each other. -
Britain Declares War
The British Empire declares war on the German nation. -
Russia Declares War
Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire. -
The U.S. Enters The War
The United States declare war on Germany. -
World War I Ends
WWI ends with the country of Germany signing an armistice agreement with the Allies. -
League of Nations
The League of Nations is formed. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles is signed between the Allies and Germany. -
Ottoman Empire Ends.
The Ottoman Empire experiences a decline in power, bringing its reign to an end. -
Stock Market Crashes
The Stock Market on Wall Street crashes. -
Nazis are Elected
Germans elect the Nazis -
Franklin Roosevelt Becomes President
Franklin Roosevelt is elected President of the United States. -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany. -
Adolf Hitler
Hitler becomes dictator of Nazi Germany in 1934. -
World War II Begins
Germany invades Poland; the event that triggers the start of World War II. -
The Blitz
Germany began their air raid on Britain. -
Italy Invades Greece
Greece is invaded by Italy. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The U.S. naval base in Oahu Island, Hawaii, is bombed by the Japanese. -
Battle of Midway
Japan and the U.S. fight at the Battle of Midway, resulting in the victory of the U.S.. -
Battle of the Bulge Starts
Fought by the Germans and Allied forces, it remains one of the bloodiest battles ever fought by the U.S.. -
Auschwitz is Liberated
The Soviet troops free the survivors in concentration camps from the Nazis. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Won by the United States, the Battle of Iwo Jima was fought between the U.S. and the country of Japan. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrenders as Soviet troops march into the city. -
The Second Atomic Bomb is Dropped.
The second atomic bomb is dropped in Nagasaki, Japan, by the United States. -
First Atomic Bomb Dropped
First atomic bomb drooped on Hiroshima, Japan. -
The U.S. Drops the First Atomic Bomb.
The first atomic bomb is dropped in Hiroshima, Japan, by the U.S.. -
World War II Ends
Japan surrenders, finally bringing World War II to an end. -
The Latin Americans Wars of Independence.
Four major revolutions included during this time period took place in Mexico, Nicaragua, Bolivia, and Cuba.