1.4 EVENTS OF WORLD HISTORY ll Bronze Age ll Part: 1 Pg. 4 ll Rabi The Digital

 

EVENTS OF WORLD HISTORY
A Documentation of Brief Historical Accounts of World Events       

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Bronze Age: 

The Bronze age was the period from 3300 BC to 1200 BC, when people used bronze for everything. The Bronze Age comes after the Stone Age but before the Iron Age. In the Stone Age, flint was shaped and used as a weapon and tool, whereas during the Bronze age period, the stone was gradually replaced by bronze. The bronze could further be mixed into molds to form useful items. The Bronze Age period marks the beginning of the period when humans first started using metals. The day at which the Bronze Age marks its beginning differs with regions. For example, in Greece and China, the Bronze Age period began before 3000 BCE, whereas in Britain it did not start until about 1900 BCE.

Key Events in the Bronze Age Timeline:

1. Early Bronze Age (c. 3300 - 2100 BCE): 

           c. 3300 BCE: The Bronze Age begins in Mesopotamia with the development bronze metallurgy.

           c. 3000 BCE: The rise of citystates in Sumer, including Uruk and Ur, characterised by advanced urban planning and writing systems.

            c. 2500 BCE: The Indus Valley Civilisation flourishes, known for its urban planning and trade networks.

2. Middle Bronze Age (c. 2100 - 1550 BCE): 

           c. 2000 BCE: The Minoan civilisation emerges on Crete, known for its palatial architecture and trade. 

           c. 1800 BCE: The Hittite Empire is established in Anatolia, becoming a major power in the region. 

           c. 1600 BCE: The Mycenaean civilisation rises in Greece, known for its monumental architecture and warrior culture. 

3. Late Bronze Age (c. 1550 - 1200 BCE):

   c. 1500 BCE: The New Kingdom of Egypt reaches its height, expanding its territory and influence. 

    c. 1400 BCE: The peak of Minoan civilisation, followed by its decline due to natural disasters and invasions. 

    c. 1200 BCE: The collapse of several major Bronze Age civilisations, including the Mycenaeans and Hittites, is often attributed to invasions by the Sea Peoples and internal strife.