Use the Three-Column Chart to organize events from each civilization into a timeline.

Put your name at the top of the chart.
Refer to your textbook.
Complete the timeline by filling in the time period in the left-hand column. Your timeframes may be general or specific, depending on information available.
Put the names of the civilizations you selected in the second and third columns.
You should list at least four events for each civilization. See the table below for an example.
The events in your timeline should focus on the advancements, innovations, ideas, practices, or achievements of each civilization. These events may include the following:

the development or spread of the civilization or ideas and practices from the civilization
religious ideas or cultural practices
scientific or technological inventions or advancements
agricultural or economic developments

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Here's a sample of a Three-Column Chart for organizing key events from two civilizations into a timeline. For illustration purposes, I have selected Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia, but you can adapt this based on different civilizations as needed.


[Your Name]

| Time Period | Ancient Egypt | Ancient Mesopotamia | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | c. 3100 BCE | Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Narmer, leading to the formation of a centralized state. | Establishment of the Sumerian city-states, with advanced governance structures, like the formation of the first recorded laws. | | c. 2600 BCE | Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, showcasing advancements in engineering and architecture. | Creation of the cuneiform writing system, one of the earliest forms of written communication. | | c. 1500 BCE | Development of the Egyptian religion, including the creation of temples and the concept of the afterlife represented in the Book of the Dead. | Invention of the wheel around 3500 BCE, revolutionizing transportation and trade. | | c. 1200 BCE | Expansion of trade networks, including trade with the Nubians and other neighboring regions, increasing wealth and cultural exchange. | Establishment of the Code of Hammurabi, one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant legal codes. |


You can modify the time periods and events according to the information in your textbook or based on specific areas of focus you have. Make sure to include accurate data according to the educational material you’re referencing.