TimeMaps for Education
The Timemaps Atlas of World History is ideal for teaching world history. It…
- ….is packed full of attractive and informative maps and diagrams to engage students in this extraordinary subject;
- ….makes powerful classroom presentations, ideal for teachers to introduce or wrap up topics in an attractive and informative way;
- ….is accompanied by support materials to help teachers and students make the most of these resources.
Go to the Timemaps Atlas of World History to see what’s available.
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What does Timemap offer students?
The Atlas lets students view the broad sweep of world history, as well as letting them delve down into all the big historical regions of the world.
From there they can drill down to look at the histories of every significant country of the world.
The articles in the Encyclopedia give students the opportunity to dig deeper into many different topics in history.
All this allows students to explore different periods on a world-wide scale, or to track different regions, countries and topics through time. This offers a host of benefits in developing students’ knowledge and understanding of world history, including:
Broad surveys
Lets students quickly and easily survey the rise and fall of ALL the different civilizations and empires of world history.
Context
Enables students to clearly see how each civilization or empire fits into the bigger picture of world history.
Connections
Allows students to understand connections between different regions and civilizations, through trade, war, migration, mission and so on.
Cause and effect
Teaches pupils how advances in technology, religion, or art spread over the world, and how a change in one region affects others.
Comparisons
Because the maps are all presented in the same order of regions and dates, students can easily compare developments in different regions or periods.
Introducing the Timemaps Atlas of World History
With 1000-plus maps, the Timemaps Atlas of World History is ideal for teachers and students!
It…
- gives students a panoramic overview of world history;
- lets them delve deeper into the histories of different regions and countries; PLUS
- allows them to study civilizations, empires and other topics in more depth with special extension units.
All this allows students to explore different periods on a world-wide scale, to track different regions, countries and topics through time, or to home in on specific topics in the curriculum.
Contents:
Section 1: The Atlas of World History
Section 2: Key Topics in World History
Section 1: The Atlas of World History
Level 1: World Maps
This level offers a panoramic overview of world history in twenty world maps.
3500 BCE (currently free) – 2500 BCE – 1500 BCE – 1000 BCE – 500 BCE – 200 BCE –30 BCE – 200 CE – 500 CE – 750 CE – 979 CE – 1215 – 1453 (currently free) –1648 – 1789 – 1837 – 1871 – 1914 – 1960 – 2005
Level 2: Big Regions of the World
This level gives the opportunity to delve deeper into the great historic regions of the world. Each sequence of maps follows the same series of dates. This allows you to follow the regional histories through time, as well as to compare what’s happening in different regions at particular dates in history.
Africa – East Asia – Europe – India and South Asia – The Middle East – North America – Oceania – South America – South East Asia
Level 3: Countries of the World
At this level, the maps track the different countries of the world through history. Like the two higher levels above, these maps all conform to the same set of dates. This means that the world can be explored at all three levels at twenty different points in history.
The different countries of the world emerged into the light of history at different dates. The “from” dates mark the points at which the map sequences start.
Arabia – the countries of the Arabian peninsula, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, from 1000 BCE
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay – from 1648
Australia – from 1648
Brazil – from 1453
Britain – from 30 BCE
Canada – from 1648
Central Europe – the countries of Central Europe, including Austria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and The Czech Republic – from 979 CE
China – from 2500 BCE
Chile – from 1648
Central Africa – the countries of Central Africa, including Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawai, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe – from 750 CE
Egypt – from 3500 BCE
France – from 500 BCE
Germany, Austria and Switzerland – from 979 CE
Greece and Southeastern Europe – including the countries of Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia – from 1500 BCE
Iran – from 2500 BCE
Iraq – from 3500 BCE
Italy – from 500 BCE
India and South Asia – including the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka – from 3500 BCE
Japan – from 200 BCE
Korea – from 200 BCE
Low Countries – Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands – from 979 CE
Mexico and Central America – Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvadore, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama – from 3500 BCE
New Zealand – from 1789
North East Africa -the countries of Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, – from 1500 BCE
Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia – from 1500 BCE
Eastern Europe – the countries of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus from 750 CE
Scandinavia – the countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden from 750 CE
Spain and Portugal – from 500 BCE
South East Asia – the countries of East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Southern Africa – the countries of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, – from 1215.
Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan – from 2500 BCE
Turkey – from 2500 BCE
West Africa – Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guines Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauretania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo – from 500 CE
The United States – from 1648
Venezuela, Colombia and the Guianas – from 1453
And many more!
Section 2: Key Topics in World History
Listed below are a growing range of Extension units which cover key curriculum topics in world history courses. These are currently only available to members of our Premium service.
Period 1: Ancient World I: Early Civilizations, c. 3500 BCE to c. 500 BCE
The Origins and Spread of Farming + Teachers Notes
A sequence of world maps shows the origins and spread of farming in world history, between c. 10000 BCE and c. 3500 BCE.
Early Civilizations: 4000 to 500 BCE (multi-resource unit)
This unit consists of two main resources – a slideshow and map sequence – plus accompanying guidance for teachers and students.
It offers a panoramic overview of all the ancient civilizations of the Eastern Hemisphere up to 500 BCE. Students gain a clear idea of each civilization’s geographical and chronological setting, and where it fits into the broader scheme of world history during these millennia.
World Trade Routes at the time of the Early Civilizations, 3500 BCE to 500 BCE – (Teachers Notes coming soon)
A series of maps looking at the growth of trade routes during the early civilizations in world history.
The Ancient Middle East (multi-resource unit)
This unit consists of several resources covering the Ancient Middle East from 3500 to 500 BC. These include a slideshow and map pages. It takes in Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Hittites, and the great empires of Assyria, Babylon and Persia. It also tracks the history of the Ancient Israelites, allowing users to see their story in the broader context of the ancient world.
Ancient India (slideshow)
This slideshow is part of a multi-resource unit covering the whole of ancient Indian history, from 2500 BCE through 500 CE. It includes the Indus Valley civilization, the Aryan occupation and the Vedic period of ancient India down to the time of the Buddha – and beyond (see below, Classical section).
Ancient China (slideshow)
This slideshow is part of a multi-resource unit covering the whole of ancient Chinese history, from 1500 BCE through 500 CE. It includes the Shang dynasty and the Zhou dynasty down to the time of Confucius – and beyond (see below, Classical section).
Teaching about Early Civilizations using the TimeMap of World History
Suggestions on how to use the TimeMap of World History with your students. They focus on using the free maps, but are equally relevant to the premium maps.
These suggestions are in addition to those offered in the teaching notes which accompany each Premium unit.
Period 2: The Ancient World II: The Classical Era, c. 500 BCE to c. 500 CE
World Trade Routes at the time of the Classical Civilizations, 500 BCE to 500 CE (Teachers Notes coming soon)
A sequence of maps looks at the growth of trade routes in the Classical period of world history (500 BCE to 500 CE). These include the rise of such historic trade arteries as the Silk Road and Indian Ocean routes.
Greece and Persia: 585 BCE to 100 CE (multi-resource unit)
Two main resources, a slideshow and a sequence of map pages (each accompanied by supporting teachers notes), look at the interactions between the Persians and the Greeks in the two centuries. They cover the period from before the Persian Wars to after the time of Alexander the Great.
The Persian Wars, 500 BCE to 478 BCE + Teachers Notes
Focuses on the famous wars between the Persian empire and the Greek city-states which included the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis.
Ancient India (multi-resource unit)
Two main resources, a slideshow and a map sequence, plus accompanying guidance for teachers and students, cover this topic. The slideshow covers the entire period of ancient India, while the map sequence covers the period from the time of the Buddha down to the Gupta empire.
Ancient China (multi-resource unit)
Two main resources, a slideshow and a map sequence, plus accompanying guidance for teachers and students, cover this topic. The slideshow covers the entire period of ancient China, while the map sequence covers the period from the time of Confucius to after the fall of the Han empire.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire: 500 BCE to 500 CE (multi-resource unit)
Two main resources, a slideshow and a map sequence, plus accompanying guidance for teachers and students, follow the fortunes of Ancient Rome as it rises to dominate the Mediterranean world, and then enters a long period of decline and fall.
Roman Government (PowerPoint unit) + Teachers Notes
Traces the evolution of Roman government from the early days of Rome under the kings, right through the Republic and into the early Empire.
Teaching about Classical Civilizations using the TimeMap of World History
Suggestions on how to use the TimeMap of World History with your students. They focus on using the free maps, but are equally relevant to the premium maps.
These suggestions are in addition to those offered in the teaching notes which accompany each Premium unit.
Period 3: The Medieval World, c. 500 CE to 1450 CE
World Trade Routes in the Medieval Era, 500 to 1453 (Teachers Notes coming soon)
A sequence of maps looks at the development of trade routes in the Medieval Era of world history, and their impact as conduits of trans-regional influences.
Medieval China (multi-resource unit)
Two main resources, a slideshow and map sequence, plus accompanying guidance for teachers and students, cover this topic.
The period covers the middle centuries of the imperial age of Chinese history, when China’s identity as a Confucian, bureaucratic state was tested, confirmed and refined.
Medieval India (multi-resource unit)
During this period of South Asian history, great cultural changes take place: the decline of Buddhism, the rise of mature Hinduism, and the intrusion of Islam.
Medieval Europe (multi-resource unit)
Covers the period of massive transformations between the fall of the Roman empire to the rise of early modern Europe, and includes such events as the Viking invasions, the Norman Conquest of England, the Crusades, the Black Death, and much more.
The Islamic Caliphate: 622 to 1253 CE
Looks at the rise and spread of Islam in the centuries when, as well as being a new religion, it was one of the greatest empires of the world.
The Mongol Empire: 1200 to 1500 CE
The Mongol Empire was the largest land empire in world history. Its impact was powerfully felt across Europe, the Middle East, India, China, Japan and South East Asia.
Teaching about the Medieval World using the TimeMap of World History
Suggestions on how to use the TimeMap of World History with your students. They focus on using the free maps, but are equally relevant to the premium maps.
These suggestions are in addition to those offered in the teaching notes which accompany each Premium unit.
Period 4: The Early Modern World, 1450 to 1750 CE
World Trade Routes in the Early Modern Era, 1453 to 1789 (Teachers Notes coming soon)
A sequence of maps looks at the development of trade routes in the Early Modern Era of world history, a time when Europeans pioneer maritime trade, linking all the oceans together.
China: the Late Dynasties: 1450 to 1760 CE + Teachers Notes
Looks at the Ming and Qing dynasties, when imperial China reached its peak. The unit leaves the Qing dynasty at its magnificent height – its decline is dealt with in the next section.
India: the Mughal era: 1450 to 1750 CE + Teachers Notes
Covers the early modern period in the history of the Indian subcontinent, dominated by the rise and fall of the glorious Mughal empire.
Early Modern Europe: 1450 to 1750 CE + Teachers Notes
Includes the periods of the Renaissance, Reformation, Counter-Reformation, Wars of religion, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment.
Teaching about the Early Modern World using the TimeMap of World History
Suggestions on how to use the TimeMap of World History with your students. They focus on using the free maps, but are equally relevant to the premium maps.
These suggestions are in addition to those offered in the teaching notes which accompany each Premium unit.
Period 5: The Modern Era, 1750-1900 CE
India: the British Raj: 1750 to 1900 CE (Teachers Notes under development)
Looks at the rise of British rule in India, the nature of that rule, and its impact on Indian society.
Modern China: the Later Imperial Period: 1760-1901 CE (Teachers Notes under development)
Covers the Opium Wars, the Taiping rebellion, The Self-Strengthening Movement, the Sino-Japanese War and the Boxer rebellion.
Modern Europe: 1750-1900 CE (Teachers Notes under development)
Takes in the French Revolution and Napoleon, the Industrial Revolution, the 1848 revolutions, and the unification of Italy and Germany.
Teaching about Modern World using the TimeMap of World History
Suggestions on how to use the TimeMap of World History with your students. They focus on using the free maps, but are equally relevant to the premium maps.
These suggestions are in addition to those offered in the teaching notes which accompany each Premium unit.
Section 3: Teaching Notes
These Teaching Notes accompany the Key Topic Units listed above. They give suggestions on using the Atlas and Extension Units in your teaching, and focus on developing…
- …knowledge of the topic;
- …understanding of such historical themes as causation, connections, change and continuity; and
- …critical thinking skills, such as argument and analysis, key life skill which students of history can practice and enhance.
The Ancient World
Teaching about Early Civilizations using the Timemaps Atlas of World History
The Ancient Middle East – expanded versions: The Ancient Middle East Expanded version, Part I: The Bronze Age + The Ancient Middle East Expanded version, Part II: Age of Empire
The Classical World
Teaching about the Classical World using the Timemaps Atlas of World History
The Medieval World
Teaching about the Medieval World using the Timemaps Atlas of World History
Expanded versions: Medieval Europe I: 400 CE to 1000 CE + Medieval Europe II: 1000 CE to 1450 CE
The Modern World
Teaching about the Early Modern World using the Timemaps Atlas of World History
Teaching about the Modern World using the Timemaps Atlas of World History
China: the Later Dynasties, 1450 – 1759
India: The Mughal Empire, 1450-1750
Early Modern Europe, 1450-1750
Section 4: Slideshow Presentations
Our brand new series of slideshow titles are specially designed to enable teachers to give clear, attractive presentations to their students. Each slideshow is accompanied by a commentary to help teachers cover key points for each slide. There are also commentaries for students, which are linked to from the teachers commentaries.
New slideshows will be added on a regular basis.
Early Civilizations + commentary
The Ancient Middle East + commentary