TN Social Studies Standards - 2008-2009 Implementation

Ancient History

Era 1	The Beginnings of Human Society
Era 2	Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral Peoples (4000-1000 BCE)
Era 3	Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires (1000 BCE-300 AD)
Era 4	Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter (300AD-1000 AD)