Ancient Civilizations Printable Timeline for 6th-8th Grade

How do I use this timeline?

Our Ancient Civilizations Timeline is perfect for displaying in your classroom. It contains dates for major ancient civilizations, ranging from the Ancient Sumer to the Mayan civilization. Your children or class can learn about impressive and integral ancient cultures with the help of this timeline. Ancient history covers all continents inhabited by humans from 3000 B.C.-A.D. 500. 

The timeline is beautifully designed with colorful illustrations that will be an excellent visual aid for your child. The different colors for each period help your child remember each section, which will develop their understanding of historical chronology.

Please note that dates may vary according to regions and different information sources. As a result, many historians cannot agree on concrete dates, and a "best fit" approach has been taken for this resource. It should also be noted that the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age (The Three-Age System) are archaeological periods used to structure time, from thousands of years ago to around A.D. 43. Ancient civilizations exist within these periods, but they're not ancient civilizations themselves.

Explore more of the ancient world and fantastic folktales through here!

Consider using our Map of Pre Columbian Indigenous Cultures to teach your students about the fascinating cultures of America before colonization.