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500,000 BC - Discovery of FireThe Ancient Greeks believed that fire was a gift of one of the
Titans, Promotheus, to the humans. 8,000 BC - People start to grow crops along River Nile in Egypt, River Tigris, and Euphrates in Mesopotamia. The basic grains grown were wheat, rice, rye, oats, millet, and barley. 7,000 BC -
People started using clay pots for storing food and drinks. 6,000 BC - The fibres of plants and the fleece of sheep
and goats were used to make clothing. Linen cloth has been found in Egyptian tombs, used to wrap up mummies. People in Egypt and Mesopotamia made bricks from clay
to build houses. 5,000 BC - Mesopotamian Civilization was located near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. advancement of commerce and sciences such as astronomy
and mathematics. They also developed the world's first known calendars and cities. 4,000 BC - Wooden ploughs were first
used by farmers to dig into soil, using the pointed ends. 3,500 BC - Solid wooden wheels were attached to carts, creating
vehicles for transporting people, hauling goods and war weapons. 3,100 BC - Development
of Writing andThe ancient Sumerians were among the first to use wagons to carry goods and people. 3,000
BC - The first clothed clothing was made by the Egyptians. 2,500 BC - The Indus Civilization was the first Indian
civilization and lasted from 2500 to 1700 B.C. It was located in the Indus valley
along the IndusRiver and major city centers included Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. 2,300 BC - In Ancient Egypt, 'paper' was made from the papyrus plant. 1,570 B.C. – Egypt experienced the greatest expansion of its lands during this period. 1,500 B.C.
- The Vedas is a collection of Hindu hymns written in Sanskrit. It set the principles for one of the world's
oldest religions. 1,200 B.C. - IndusValley societies. A civilization grew up along the banks of the IndusRiver, starting as early as 7000 BC. By 2500 BC the civilization
of the IndusValley was as advanced in its own way as those of Mesopotamia and Egypt. 1,100 B.C. - The beginnings
of Greece was in the form of the Minoan culture, named after the legendary
King Minos, on the island of Crete. 753 B.C. - Founding of Rome. Romulus and Remus, who were twin sons of Mars, the god of war, and Rhea Silvia, a human were ordered to be drowned
at birth by the wicked King Amulius. 700 B.C. - created to transport
water from distant sources to urbanized areas. First coin - ancient king of Greece, was the first monarch to advocate the use of coins to trade. 594 B.C. - The founding of Greek democracy in ancient Athens is credited to a lawgiver named Solon. 575 B.C. - Creation of the caste system (India). 550 B.C. - Vardhamana Mahavira founded Jainism. 510 B.C.
- The first known world map was drawn by Greek mapmaker Hecateus. 440
B.C.- First atomic
theory. 350 B.C. - Rome was the first empire to build roads to facilitate the transportation of goods in
trade. 221 B.C. - Ch'in Empire (China) (221 - 206
BC)the dynasty that gave China its name. 70 B.C. - The Romans used
water-wheels to grind grain and crush olives for use in the manufacture of oil.
Best education is to gain positive knowledge to survive and perform. When in the
education, seeking highest marks becomes priority the objective is only how to get best percentage by hook or crook. Is this
not the guidelines for children to become selfish!!!!!!!!!!!!!
