Timeline Beginnings of Agriculture 8000 B.C.E The Global significance of this event was one of the most important developments in history because it led to advancements in domestication and farming. Without the beginnings of agriculture , farmers would not have experienced leisure time, and they could move on from hunting and gathering. With this newfound agriculture ways it led to the domestication of crops and animals. In conclusion. Agriculture was very important because it sustained human and animal life.This event helped me better understand what was happening because it doesn't just affect the past, but it also affects the present. And when you look back on what was going on, it gives you a better insight on why it affected the future. Beginnings of Mesopotamian, …show more content…
The Babylonians flourished by trading with the nearby city states, near the Euphrates and Tigris River. The Babylonian empire began to flourish and become a very stable among the communities. Therefore, the Tigris and the Euphrates were a major benefit to this empire. Reign Of Hammurabi 1792-1750 B.C.E Hammurabi was a great ruler. He is most well known for his book of laws that he created when he ruled over the city of Babylon. He collected taxes and ran a strict government, Even though it was strict, His empire was very stable. Shortly after his reign, Babylon was invaded by the Hittites. Abandonment of Indus valley cities. 1700 B.C.E The Indus Valley was one of the richest cities in the South Asia region. Shortly after the civilization crumbled, because of the decrease in trade. Most people stopped trading due to the movement of people and poor drainage irrigation system they had there. The trade went downhill because trade is how people made a living, And once you have your main system of trade diminish, you can't move forward. New Kingdom Egypt 1550-1064