These timelines of world history detail recorded events since the creation of writing roughly 5000 years ago to the present day. For events from c. 3200 BCE – c. 500 see: Timeline of ancient history. For events from c. 500 – c. 1499, see: Timeline of post-classical history.
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Unit 6: The 20th century. Beginning of World War I Other fronts of World War I Western and Eastern fronts of World War I Blockades and American entry World War I shapes the Middle East Aftermath of World War I. Rise of Hitler and the Nazis Rise of Mussolini and Fascism Overview of Chinese history 1911-1949 Overview of World War II The Cold War ...
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- Classical Greek culture (article) | Khan Academy
- The rise of Islamic empires and states (article) | Khan Academy
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- Christianity in the Roman Empire (article) | Khan Academy
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- The golden age of Islam (article) | Khan Academy
- Ancient Egyptian civilization (article) | Khan Academy
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