🌍 Real World History Overview
Great! Here's a brief overview of major eras in World History with real historical events and turning points: 🌍 Real World History Overview 1. Ancient Civilizations (3000 BCE – 500 CE) Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) – First known civilization with writing (cuneiform). Egypt – Built pyramids; developed mathematics and medicine. Indus Valley Civilization (modern Pakistan/India) – Urban planning, drainage. China – Shang and Zhou dynasties; early writing, bronze tools. Greece – Birthplace of democracy, philosophy (Socrates, Plato). Rome – Roman Republic → Roman Empire; spread of Latin, roads, law. 2. Medieval Era (500 – 1500 CE) Fall of Rome (476 CE) → Europe enters the "Dark Ages". Islamic Golden Age (8th–13th century) – Science, math, medicine flourished. Feudalism in Europe – Kings, lords, knights, and peasants. Vikings , Mongols , and Crusades – Major conquests and cultural exchange. Rise of powerful kingdoms – China (Tang/...