11th Century B.C.E.

Bantu Phillipson

The Bantu expansion spreads across sub-Saharan Africa

The Bantu expansion is a major series of migrations of the original proto-Bantu language speaking group, who spread from an original nucleus around West Africa-Central Africa across much of sub-Saharan Africa.

Timote Cuica languages

Timoto-Cuica culture thrives in modern-day Venezuela

Pre-Columbian Venezuela had an estimated population of one million. The Timoto-Cuica culture was the most complex society in Pre-Columbian Venezuela; with pre-planned permanent villages, surrounded by irrigated, terraced fields and with tanks for water storage.

Zhou dynasty BC

The Zhou Dynasty rises to power in China

The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history. The military control of China by the royal house lasted initially from 1046 until 771 BC.
