Africa 200 BCE
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Middle East history 200BCE
The conquests of Alexander the Great have reshaped the map of the Middle East, and Greek-speaking kingdoms, founded by Alexander's generals, now cover the region
Europe history 200BCE
The Celts still dominate much of Europe, but a new power, Rome, is on the rise and is now the leading power in the western Mediterranean
India and South Asia history 200BCE
The history of ancient India has seen the great Mauryan empire cover much of the subcontinent
East Asia: China, Korea, Japan history 200BCE
China has experienced a turbulent period of its ancient history, but has now become united under the Han dynasty.
South East Asia history 200BCE
Indian traders are bringing Hinduism, Buddhism and other elements of Indian civilization to South East Asia
Oceania history 200BCE
A distinctive Polynesian culture is now evolving
South America history 200BCE
The spread of maize as a staple crop allows new areas to be settled by farmers
North America history 200BCE
Several post-Olmec civilizations are emerging in different parts of Central America
Mexico and Central America history 200BCE
The Olmec civilization is in decline, new civilizations are rising