Each era has had its distinct advantages and challenges. From the rugged Stone Age, where survival was paramount, to the dawn of the present Digital Age, humanity has shaped its journey through various innovations. As societies progressed, they underwent gradual transitions to new eras, building on the advancements of the past. With each shift, there was a collective hope for better times ahead.
As we reflect on this timeline of innovation, what advancements do you believe will define the next era?
Per-Stone Age to Stone Age Transition
| Pre Stone-Age Period | Ice Age and significant environmental changes |
| Cause of starting Stone Age | Early humans lived in caves, huts, or tepees relying on hunting and gathering |
| Effects | Basic stone and bone tools, including crude stone axes |
Stone Age to Bronze Age Transition
| Stone Age Period | Copper tools and decorative items been discovered |
| Cause of starting Bronze Age | People had already known to smelt copper. They started to combine tin with copper to create bronze because it was harder and more durable than copper making it ideal for tools and weapons |
| Effects | Copper and Bronze tools Ornaments and decorative items |
Bronze Age to Iron Age Transition
| Bronze Age Period | Iron had been used to some extent during Bronze age. New metallurgy techniques propelled it to new heights |
| Cause of starting Iron Age | Bronze relied on long distance trade network for tin which was available in specific area. Iron was more accessible and abundant. Iron tools and weapons revolutionized technology” |
| Effects | Iron tools and weapons |
Iron Age to Classical Era Transition
| Iron Age Period | Environmental challenges, invasion and technological advancements |
| Cause of starting Classical Era | Severe Droughts, Earthquakes, Invasion and Resource shortage |
| Effects | Cultural achievements |
Classical Era to Middle Ages Transition
| Classical Era | Cultural achievements |
| Cause of starting Middle Ages | Shift in power Religious influences and rise of new civilization |
| Effects | New civilization |
Middle Ages to Early Modern Era Transition
| Middle Ages | Economic growth weakened |
| Cause of starting Modern Era | Economic Expansion Rise of Nation States Intellectual Modernity Religious Transformation |
| Effects | Modern World, shaping politics, economics and culture |