Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Egypt

A civilization that appeared around 3100 BCE and lasted for more than 3,000 years. It was in the northeastern region of Africa and was known for its pyramids, hieroglyphics, and pharaohs.

Mesopotamia

A civilization that emerged around 4000 BCE and lasted for more than 3,000 years. It settled in the region that is now Iraq and was known for its invention of writing, the wheel, and the plow.

Ancient Greece

Originating around 800 BCE, it had a remarkable history spanning over a millennium. Situated in what is now modern-day Greece, it gained renown for its contributions to philosophy, art, and architectural achievements.

Ancient Rome

It appeared around 753 BCE. Ancient Rome endured for over a millennium. Its geographical location, now Italy, was celebrated for its advancements in engineering, legal systems, and military power.

Ancient China

Emerging approximately in 1600 BCE, it left an indelible mark over a history spanning more than 3,000 years in what we now recognize as China. It was recognized for seminal inventions like paper, gunpowder, and the compass.

The Maya

The Maya civilization had its beginnings as early as 2000 BCE and maintained a dominant presence in Mesoamerica for over three millennia until the Spanish arrival in 1519 AD. Organized into influential city-states, the Maya's legacy is celebrated for its advanced achievements in written language, mathematics, art, architecture, and astronomy.

Diagrama 1

Cronología de civilizaciones antiguas mencionadas.

timeline
  title Ancient Civilizations
  4000 BCE : Mesopotamia emerges
  3100 BCE : Ancient Egypt appears
  2000 BCE : Maya begins
  1600 BCE : Ancient China emerges
  800 BCE : Ancient Greece originates
  753 BCE : Ancient Rome appears
  1519 AD : Spanish arrival ends Maya dominance

Tablas

Glosario

• BCE (Before Common Era): Antes de la era común (equivalente a a. C.).
• AD (Anno Domini): Después de Cristo (era común).
• hieroglyphics: Jeroglíficos: escritura egipcia con símbolos pictográficos.
• pharaoh: Faraón: gobernante del antiguo Egipto.
• plow: Arado: herramienta agrícola para labrar la tierra.
• city-state: Ciudad-Estado: unidad política basada en una ciudad y sus territorios.
• millennium: Milenio: período de 1000 años.
• Mesoamerica: Mesoamérica: región cultural que incluye partes de México y Centroamérica.

Fuentes

• Fuente imagen Egipto.
• Fuente imagen Mesopotamia.
• Fuente imagen Grecia.
• Fuente imagen Roma.
• Fuente imagen China.
• Fuente imagen Maya.