List of political entities in the 10th century BC facts for kids

The 10th century BC (that's "Before Christ") was a long time ago, from 1000 BC to 901 BC. During this period, many different groups of people lived in organized societies. Some were small kingdoms, and others were larger empires. This list helps us understand some of the important "political entities" or states that existed around the world back then. A "state" here means a group of people living in a defined area with their own government or ruler.

Ancient Kingdoms and States

Map of the world around 1000 BC. You can see many different regions where these ancient states existed!

In the 10th century BC, the world was full of developing civilizations. Many of these states were just starting, while others had been around for hundreds of years. They often had kings, queens, or other leaders who made decisions for their people.

Powerful States in the Middle East

The Middle East was a very active place during this time, with many important kingdoms.

• Assyria (934 - 609 BC): This was a powerful empire that grew stronger over time. The Assyrians were known for their strong army and large cities.
• Babylonia (1155 - 689 BC): Another major power in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). Babylonia had a rich history of laws, writing, and impressive buildings.
• Samaria (930 - 720 BC) and Judah (930 - 586 BC): These were two important kingdoms in the ancient land of Israel. They had a shared history and culture.
• Phoenicia (1200 - 536 BC): Located along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, the Phoenicians were famous sailors and traders. They established many colonies and spread their alphabet.
• Edom (1200 - 125 BC) and Moab (1300 - 400 BC): These were kingdoms located east of the Jordan River, often mentioned in ancient texts.
• Urartu (860 - 590 BC): This kingdom was located in the mountainous region between modern-day Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. It became a strong rival to Assyria.

Kingdoms in Ancient India

Ancient India also had many important states during the 10th century BC.

• Anga (1380 - 550 BC): An ancient kingdom in what is now eastern India.
• Kuru (1376 - 285 BC): A significant kingdom in northern India, known from ancient Indian texts.
• Panchala (800 - 323 BC): Another important kingdom in northern India, often associated with the Kuru kingdom.
• Kosala (1300 - 266 BC): A large kingdom in ancient India, known for its rich culture.
• Magadha (1200 - 600 BC): This kingdom would later become one of the most powerful empires in Indian history.

States in Ancient China

China during the 10th century BC was dominated by the Zhou Dynasty, but many smaller states also existed.

• Zhou (1045 - 256 BC): The ruling dynasty of China during this period. The Zhou kings had great power, but many smaller states also existed under their rule.
• Chu (1030 - 223 BC): A powerful state in southern China that often challenged the Zhou Dynasty.
• Jin (1042 - 376 BC): A large and important state in northern China.
• Qi (1046 - 241 BC): Another strong state in eastern China, known for its wealth and military power.
• Lu (856 - 256 BC): A smaller but culturally important state, known as the home of the philosopher Confucius.

Other Notable Ancient States

Many other states existed across the globe, showing how diverse and spread out human civilization was even then.

• Adena culture (1000 - 200 BC): This was a Native American culture in North America, known for building large earth mounds.
• Carthage (814 - 650 BC): A powerful city-state in North Africa that would later become a major rival to Rome.
• Etruria (1200 - 550 BC): Located in ancient Italy, the Etruscans were a highly developed civilization before the rise of Rome.
• Olmec (1400 - 400 BC): A very early and influential civilization in Mesoamerica (modern-day Mexico), known for their giant stone heads.
• Sparta (11th century BC - 195 BC): A famous city-state in ancient Greece, known for its strong military and strict way of life.
• Phrygia (1200 - 700 BC): A kingdom in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), known for its rich culture and legendary kings like Midas.
• Kush (1070 BC - 350 AD): An ancient kingdom in Nubia (modern-day Sudan), south of Egypt. It was a powerful trading center.

A Glimpse at the World's Early States

Here is a list of some of the many other states that existed during the 10th century BC. This shows how many different groups of people were organizing themselves into political units across the world.

See also

• List of Bronze Age states
• List of Classical Age states
• List of Iron Age states
• List of states during Antiquity