8000 BCE - 600 CE
East Asia
- Modernized army
- Rise and Collapse of Empires due to internal issues
- Technological advancements included paper, iron, plows, calendars, compass
- Slavery was common; nobles & priests were at the top of social hierarchy
Western Europe
- Early colonization in islands such as Crete
- Unstable political structure in Rome (monarchy, republic, military dictatorship
- A very patriarchal society
- Polytheism
- Germanic tribes
- Serfdom
Eastern Europe and Russia
- Slavic migrations to Eastern Europe
- Loosely organized into regional kingdoms
- Primitive agriculture (and hunting)
- Skilled sailors (Phoenicians)
- Polytheism
- Byzantine Empire
South Asia
- Trade with Sumer
- Regional kingdoms
- Buddhism and Hinduism originated in India
- Strict caste system included untouchables
Latin America
- Agriculture production was limited by few domesticated animals
- Developed artistic form in precious stones, such as jade
- Accurate calendars
- Animistic and Polytheistic religions
Middle East
- Bedouin (Nomadic) tribes (very inter-dependent)
- Strict social classes with slaves
- Skilled warriors with spears and arrows
- Constant fighting
Africa
- North Africa often interacted with Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, and Vandals by trade
- Pharaohs ruled
- Christianity, Animism, and Polytheism
- Bantu migrations
Major Themes/Turning Points
- Neolithic Revolution
- Establishment of civilizations
- Religious diffusion
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