The Neolithic Revolution was a huge turning point in human history. It marked the transition from a hunting and gathering lifestyle to one of agriculture and settlement. This change had far-reaching consequences for the development of civilization. The Neolithic Revolution began around 10,000 BC in the Fertile Crescent, a region that includes parts of modern-day … Read more
Ancient civilization is the given name for civilizations before the invention of writing. The first civilization was created in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) sometime between 3500 BC and 3100 BC. While civilization existed earlier, civilization as we know it today was created by these early civilizations that began to trade with one another across land … Read more
The Aztecs were an American Indian people who ruled a mighty empire in Mexico from the 1400’s to the 1500’s. The Aztecs had one of the most advanced civilizations in the Americas and built cities as large as any in Europe at that time. They also practiced a remarkable religion that affected every part of … Read more