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When did the beginning of agriculture occur?
When did the beginning of agriculture occur?
8000 BCE
When did the beginning of the Bronze Age occur?
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3000 BCE
When did the Iron Age begin?
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1300 BCE
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Study Notes
Agricultural and Early Civilizations
- Beginning of agriculture around 8000 BCE marked a major transition to settled farming and a shift in human society.
- Bronze Age began around 3000 BCE, leading to early civilizations using metal tools and trade.
Major Eras and Philosophies
- Iron Age commenced around 1300 BCE, characterized by the use of iron tools and weapons.
- The 6th Century BCE saw the emergence of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, significantly influencing Asian cultures and moral philosophy.
Classical and Hellenistic Periods
- The Greek Golden Age occurred in the 5th Century BCE, producing notable philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
- Alexander the Great's death in 323 BCE marked the end of significant Hellenistic conquests.
Roman and Chinese Developments
- Qin Dynasty unified China in 221 BCE, establishing the first centralized imperial state.
- Christianity began around 32 CE, rapidly spreading through the Roman Empire.
Fall of Empires and Global Trade
- Pax Romana ended in 180 CE, leading to political instability in the Roman Empire.
- The Han dynasty in China fell around 220 CE, resulting in political fragmentation.
Cultural and Economic Changes
- Constantinople became the Roman capital in 333 CE, impacting trade and culture in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- The 4th Century CE marked the start of Trans-Saharan trade routes, facilitating trade between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
Medieval Events in Europe and Asia
- The fall of Rome occurred in 476 CE, leading to the rise of feudalism in Europe.
- Justinian's rule over the Byzantine Empire began in 527 CE, noted for legal reforms and architectural achievements.
Plagues and Global Exploration
- The Bubonic Plague swept through Europe during 1347-1348, drastically reducing the population.
- Marco Polo traveled from 1271 to 1295, increasing European interest in Asia and trade routes.
Crusades and Religious Schisms
- The First Crusade launched in 1095, propelled by Christian efforts to reclaim the Holy Land.
- The Great Schism in 1054 divided Christianity into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches.
Rise of Empires
- The rise of the Ottomans culminated in 1453 with their capture of Constantinople, ending Byzantine control.
- Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, opening new maritime trade routes.
Age of Exploration and Colonialism
- Columbus sailed to the Americas in 1492, marking the beginning of European colonization in the New World.
- The first African slaves arrived in the Americas in 1502, initiating a brutal transatlantic slave trade.
Reformation and Conquests
- Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517 sparked the Protestant Reformation.
- Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztecs in 1521, significantly expanding Spanish territories.
Important Battles and Treaties
- The Battle of Lepanto in 1571 marked a significant naval conflict between Christian and Ottoman forces.
- The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 ended Spain's dominance at sea.
Shifts in Power
- The Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 established Tokugawa shogunate in Japan, leading to a long period of peace.
- Jamestown was founded in 1607, becoming the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Political and Economic Revolutions
- The Industrial Revolution surged from 1750 to 1914, fundamentally altering economies and societies.
- The American Revolution began in 1776, influenced by Enlightenment ideas of liberty and democracy.
Independence Movements
- The Haitian independence movement culminated in the declaration of 1804, becoming the first successful slave revolt.
- Latin American independence movements occurred in the 1820s, inspired by Enlightenment and revolutionary ideas.
Wars and Conflicts
- The 1st Opium War in China happened in 1839, leading to significant repercussions for Chinese sovereignty.
- The Russian and Japanese empires clashed in the Russo-Japanese War of 1905, showcasing Japan's emergence as a world power.
Twentieth Century Shifts
- World War I began in 1914, leading to extensive global conflict.
- The Treaty of Versailles in 1919 formally ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
Post-war Changes
- The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression, affecting economies worldwide.
- The emergence of totalitarian regimes in the 1930s altered global political landscapes.
Cold War Tensions
- The Korean War (1950-1953) highlighted Cold War divisions between North and South Korea.
- The Cuban missile crisis in 1962 brought the US and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.
Significant Historical Events
- The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 signaled the decline of communist influence in Eastern Europe.
- The attacks on September 11, 2001, profoundly impacted US foreign policy and global security.
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