Ages (historic periods of time)
Known as "periodization", the categorization of periods of time according to general technological characteristics
See also Turning Points
Periodization
- categories help to characterize periods of time for easy reference
- however, these categories are helpful in the general and not the specific applications
- i.e., a period of time may fall into one category, but that does not mean that every population or civilization follows that particular characterization
- ex.
| Paleolithic | Nelolithic | Bronze Age | Iron Age | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <12,000 BC | ✓ | |||
| 12,000 BC | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 4,000 BC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 1000 BC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 AD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |