Pre-History
It is the period of stone age. It is consists of 4 sub-ages.
| Age |
Notes |
| Paleolithic |
Archaic human |
| Mesolithic |
A.K.A Epipaleolithic. Development of human technology. |
| Neolithic |
Beginning about 10,200 BCE |
| Chalcolithic |
A.K.A Eneolithic or Copper Age. Writing system developed. |
Ancient History
From the beginning of recorded human history and the Postclassical Era. It is the span of 5000 years approximately. In this period religions and philosophy developed.
Post Classical History
It is roughly from 500 CE to 1500 CE. It is also known as middle ages where expansion of civilization, religion, trading and communication take place.
Modern History
It is also known as modern era. It is from 1500 CE to present. In this period there is a huge change in industrial and technological sections.
# Key Points
To indicate years in history we use following terms mentioned in table
| Type |
Usage |
Meaning |
| BC |
500 BC / 500 B.C |
Before Christ |
| AD |
AD 1500 / A.D. 1500 |
"Anno Domini" Latin word with meaning "in the year of the lord". |
| BCE |
500 BCE / 500 B.C.E. |
Before Common Era. Can use instead of BC. |
| CE |
1500 CE / 1500 C.E. |
Common Era. Can use instead of AD. |
Note: AD is used before the year, while other are after the year.
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