Post-classical history

The Postclassical Era refers to the period of time that immediately followed the Classical Era, generally during the years between 200-500 and 1200-1453 CE, depending on the continent.

Europe - Middle Ages

The Postclassical Era is the period of Western history, between 500 and 1453 CE., following the fall of the great classical empires in the Mediterranean region. In European history the Postclassical Era coincides with and is more commonly known as the Middle Ages.

While after the fall of the classical western empires, civilizations emerged to form complex tribal societies. The years between 500-1000 CE is referred to as the High Postclassical Era.

Eastern world

During this period, the Eastern world empires continued to expand through trade, migration and conquests of neighboring areas.

The Americas

In the Americas the 'Classic period' civilizations occurred during the Western world's Postclassical Era.

• The Classic stage — in the pre-contact Americas (c. 500 to 1200 CE)
  • Mesoamerican Classic Period of Mesoamerican civilizations. - (c. 200–1000 CE)

Postclassic

In the Americas the 'Postclassical period' civilizations occurred during the Western world's late Postclassical, Renaissance, and early "Age of Discovery Empire" Eras.

• Post-Classic stage - the Americas (c. 1200 CE to European contact and decline)
  • Mesoamerican Postclassic Period - (1000–1697 CE)
  • Last period of Pre-Columbian era in New World

World

During the Postclassical Era, significant developments include:

• The expansion and growth of civilization into new areas across Asia, Africa, Europe, Mesoamerica, and western South America.
• The growth and geographical spread of major world religions, with Islam being the most successful religion during this time.
• Increased communication and trade between the Western world and the Eastern world.

See also

• Classical antiquity - centered in the Mediterranean Basin, the interlocking civilizations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
• Late Antiquity (aka: Dark Ages) - mainland Europe and the Mediterranean Basin, transition from Classical Antiquity to the Middle Ages.
• List of time periods