Periodization Timeline

Foundation Period

Civilization in its early developments, the rise of agriculture and sedentary cultures overshadow the nomadic lives the first societies were living, civilization begins to blossom furthering the population growth. Period ends with the rise of large, regional empires.

Classical Period

The major change that starts this era is the development of large, regional empires. China, India, South West Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea are the main areas. Civilization is rapidly growing but nomads are still contributing. Ends with the collapse of empires when nomads invaded all through Asia and Europe.

Post-Classical Age

The fall of classical empires leads to pastoral societies to rise. The spread of religious philosophies of Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism promotes equality and creates new global connections. The period ends with the conquest of the Mongols, the spread of the Black Death, and Asian technological innovations.

Connecting East & West Era

Navigation allowed Iberian Peninsula to discover the new world. Global trade takes place for first time as the continents are connected to a world network. This leads to the great exchanges of goods, products, flora, fauna, people, germs, and ideas between East and West.

Age of Revolution

Massive changes brought by the Industrial Revolution, the Enlightenment, Renaissance, Reformation, and social changes from rural to urban center movement. Western culture, trade networks, and politics begins to dominate the globe through colonization. Rise in Imperialism.

Modern Era

Change is the main matter for this era. Two World Wars alters the hierarchy of power and and leads to the collapse of European colonial empires. Modernization promotes westernization, mass culture, promoted by new telecommunication technologies, leading to tradition and local values to be challenged. Political reform creates ideas of democracy and free enterprises against socialism, communism, and totalitarianism. Modern issues promote the development of global organizations which attempt to protect human rights and promote exchange.