- 8000 to 600 BCE: Classical civilizations and foundations for world cultures - 600 BCE to 600 CE: - 600 to 1500: Postclassical civilizations, increased regional interaction - 1450 to 1750: Advanced navigation techniques, global trade, and exploration - 1750 to 1914: Industrialization, imperialism, and democratic revolutions - 1914 to Present: World wars and globalization