40,000 BC- 2000 BC

Africa

30,000 BC: The Neanderthals die out.

5000 BC: Civilizations develop in Nubia and Fayom.

2920 BC: Menes is the ruler of Egypt; the upper and lower kingdoms are united.

2000 BC: The Bantu begin a migration from the central part of Africa.

Middle East

6000 BC: Catal Huyuk in Anatolia flourishing.

2300 BC: The Semites invade Mesopotamia.

2100 BC: Abraham leaves Ur.

Europe

40,000 BC: Cro-Magnons from the Near East enter Europe.

30,000 BC: The Neanderthals dissapear.

5000 BC: The land bridge between England and France

2000 BC: The Mediteranean is dominated by Minoan Crete.

Australia and the Pacific

30,000 BC: The first people to reach Australia arrive.

4000 BC: Colonists arrive in the Pacific Islands.

2000 BC: The first settlers to New Guinea arrive.

Asia and the Far East

2690 BC: A civilization springs up in the Indus River Valley.

The Americas

35,000 BC: The First Americans cross over from Asia.

3000 BC: Costal towns are built in Peru.