Recorded Historical Period

Recorded Historical Era

​based on international classifications

• period when various lands developed into major world civilizations

• approximately 6000 years ago to 1019 B.E.

​Ancient History

Match

Match the ancient civilization to the major lands.

• Mesopotamia in Asia Minor

• Ancient Egyptian civilization

• Indian Civilization

• Chinese Civilization

• Greek and Roman civilization

Middle East

North Africa

South Asia

East Asia

Europe

• Middle East

• North Africa

• South Asia

• East Asia

• Europe

• All civilizations in the Western achieved greater advancements merged the developments of anicient civilizations

• marine travel technology achieved greater advancements

​Middle Ages

• time of scientific development

• known as "Scientiic Revolution" which contributed to "Industrial Revolution"

• ended in 2488 B.E., 1945 (year that WWII ended)

Modern History

• after World War II

• global population has access to news and information

• period of "globalisation"

  (human communication is no longer constrained by geographical boundaries)

• first digital computer invention (1946)

Contemporary

History

Multiple Choice

Which of these pairs is incorrect?

• Middle Ages and the industrial revolution

• Ancient History and Ancient Egypt

• Contemporary Era and globalisation

• Modern Age and World War I and World War II

Multiple Choice

To which era is the phrase "borderless world" related and why?

• The Ancient Era, which was the time when various territories developed their civilisations

• The Middle Ages, which was the time when European explorers travelled around the world

• The Modern Era, which was the time when prominent civilisations competed to establish colonies

• The Contemporary Era, which as the time when people can learn about news from across the globe

Distinguishing Eras

​Thai Eras

• originated in India

• began in the year of Buddha's death (Parinibbana)

• oficial use as announced in 2455 B.E. during the reign of King Chomlao Chaoyuhua (King Mongkut)

• April 1st was the first day of the year and changed to January 1 in 2484 B.E.

Buddhist Era

• began in India 621 years after Buddhist Era began

• Thailand used the era before other systems since Sukhothai period until the middle of Ayutthaya period

• Buddhist Era=Shalivahana Era + 621

Shalivahana Era

• originated in Myanmar 1181 years after Buddhist Era

• used in Thailand became commonly the end of Ayutthaya period until the reign of King Chula Chomklao Chaoyuhua

• at present used in certain types of documents such as astrology texts

• Buddhist Era=Chulasakraj Era+ 1181

Chulasakraj Era

• 2325 B.E. as the first year of the Era (King Yodfa Chulalok the Great ascended to the throne

• Buddhist Era=Rattanakosin Era + 232

Rattanakosin Era

Distinguishing Eras

​International Eras

• first year of Christian Era or 1 A.D began in 544 B. E. and was the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

• year before that such as 543 B.E. is counted as period Before Christ, B.C.

• widely used system

• Buddhist Era=Christian Era +543

Christian Era

• used primarily in countries here majority of the population practised Islam

• First year of the era began in 1165 B.E. (622 A.D.) following the escape (Hegira) of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina on 27th of September 1165 B.E

Hijra Era