A Broad Outline of World History
by johnataylor · 41 things on Twos
- Here is a broad outline of key events and periods in world history:
- Ancient History (to 500 CE)
- Ancient Near East (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Levant)
- Ancient India and China
- Ancient Greece
- Roman Empire
- Post-Classical Era (500-1500 CE)
- Spread of Christianity and Islam
- Byzantine, Islamic, and Persian Empires
- Emergence of feudalism in Europe
- Crusades
- Mongol Empire
- Growth of trade and cities
- Renaissance and arts in Europe
- Early Modern Era (1500-1800 CE)
- European exploration and colonization
- Protestant Reformation and Counter-Reformation
- Ming and Qing Dynasties in China
- Mughal Empire in India
- Thirty Years War
- Absolutism and Enlightenment in Europe
- Scientific Revolution
- Industrial Revolution begins in Europe
- American and French Revolutions
- Modern Era (1800-1945 CE)
- Latin American independence movements
- Unifications of Italy and Germany
- Imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa
- World War I and II
- Rise of communism, socialism and fascism
- Contemporary Era (1945-present)
- Cold War between US and Soviet Union
- Decolonization and growth of new nation-states
- Space exploration, science and technology
- Rise of globalization and digital age
- Terrorism, religious conflicts, human rights reforms
- Emerging powers like China and India
- This covers some of the major events, empires, and historical movements globally over time. Many details and regions omitted for brevity.
- Additional Historical Contexts
- The Late Bronze Age Collapse