List of political entities in the 2nd century BC facts for kids
This article lists the different countries and powerful groups that existed around 200 to 101 BC. This time period is known as the 2nd century BC. These groups, called "sovereign states" or "polities," were like independent nations with their own leaders and rules. They controlled their own land and people.
Ancient Kingdoms and Empires
During the 2nd century BC, many powerful kingdoms and empires rose and fell across the world. These groups were important because they shaped history, culture, and how people lived. They often traded with each other, but sometimes they fought for land and power. Learning about them helps us understand how today's countries came to be.
Major Powers of the 2nd Century BC
This table shows some of the most important political groups that existed during this time. Some were huge empires, while others were smaller kingdoms or cultures. The "Years" column shows when they were active.
| Sovereign State | Years of Existence |
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| Adena culture | 1000–200 BC |
| Albania | 4th century BC – 8th century AD |
| Ardiaean Kingdom | c.260–168 BC |
| Armenia | 190 BC–428 AD |
| Atropatene | 320s BC – 3rd century AD |
| Bithynia | 297–74 BC |
| Buyeo | 2nd century BC – 494 AD |
| Carthaginian Empire | 650–146 BC |
| Chavín culture | 900–200 BC |
| Chera Kingdom | 5th century BC – 1102 AD |
| Commagene | 163 BC–72 AD |
| Dardanian Kingdom | c.448–28 BC |
| Dongye | 3rd century BC – 5th century AD |
| Gojoseon | 2333–108 BC |
| Greco-Bactrian Kingdom | 256–125 BC |
| Han Empire | 206 BC–220 AD |
| Himyarite Kingdom | 110 BC–520 AD |
| Iberia | 302 BC–580 AD |
| Indo–Greek Kingdom | 180 BC–10 AD |
| Indo–Scythian Kingdom | 200 BC–400 AD |
| Jin | 3rd century – 2nd century BC |
| Judea | 137–37 BC |
| Kush | 1070 BC–350 AD |
| Lycaonia | 8th century – 200 BC |
| Macedonia | 8th century – 146 BC |
| Mauretania | 110 BC–40 AD |
| Maurya Empire | 321–185 BC |
| Maya civilization | c.2000 BC–1697 AD |
| Minyue | 224–110 BC |
| Nanyue | 204–111 BC |
| Nabataean kingdom | 168 BC–106 AD |
| Numidia | 202–46 BC |
| Okjeo | 2nd century BC – 5th century AD |
| Osroene | 132 BC–244 AD |
| Paracas culture | 600–175 BC |
| Parthian Empire | 247 BC–224 AD |
| Pontus | 291 BC–62 AD |
| Ptolemaic Kingdom | 305–30 BC |
| Roman Republic | 509–27 BC |
| Sātavāhana Empire | 230 BC–220 AD |
| Scythia | 8th century BC – 2nd century AD |
| Seleucid Empire | 312–63 BC |
| Sparta | 11th century – 195 BC |
| Scordisci | c.278–50 BC |
See also
- List of Bronze Age states
- List of Iron Age states
- List of Classical Age states
- List of states during Late Antiquity
- List of states during the Middle Ages
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List of political entities in the 2nd century BC
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| Preceded by 3rd century BC |
Political entities of the 2nd century BC |
Succeeded by 1st century BC |
