List of political entities in the 3rd century BC facts for kids
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Imagine a world over 2,000 years ago! This article is a list of important groups and kingdoms that existed around 200 BC. These groups were like countries or governments, often called "sovereign states" or "polities." They had their own rules, leaders, and territories. Learning about them helps us understand how different parts of the world were organized long, long ago.
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Ancient Civilizations and Kingdoms
What is a State or Polity?
A "state" or "polity" in ancient times was a group of people living together under a single government or ruler. It had its own land, laws, and ways of life. These ancient states could be small kingdoms, large empires, or even groups of cities working together. They often had armies to protect their borders and leaders who made important decisions.
Powerful Civilizations of the 3rd Century BC
The 3rd century BC (which means the years between 300 BC and 201 BC) was a time of big changes around the world. Many powerful civilizations rose and fell. Some of these groups were huge empires, while others were smaller, but still very important in their regions. This list shows some of the key states and cultures that were around during this exciting period.
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| Achaea – The Achaean League was a group of Greek city-states that joined together. (from 280 BC) |
| Adena – An early Native American culture in North America, known for their large earth mounds. |
| Aetolia – The Aetolian League was another powerful group of Greek city-states. |
| Albania – A kingdom located in the Caucasus region, east of the Black Sea. |
| Ardiaean Kingdom – An Illyrian kingdom in the western Balkans. (from 260 BC) |
| Atropatene – A kingdom in ancient Persia, now part of modern Iran. |
| Bithynia – A kingdom in ancient Anatolia (modern Turkey). (from 297 BC) |
| Bosporus – A kingdom located around the Black Sea, known for trade. |
| Carthage – A very powerful city-state in North Africa, famous for its navy and wars with Rome. |
| Chavín – An important early culture in the Andes mountains of South America. (to 250 BC) |
| Chera Kingdom – An ancient kingdom in southern India. |
| Chola – The Chola Empire was a major power in southern India and Southeast Asia. |
| Chorrera – An ancient culture in what is now Ecuador. (to 300 BC) |
| Chu – A large and powerful state in ancient China during the Warring States period. (to 223 BC) |
| Dardanian Kingdom – An Illyrian kingdom in the central Balkans. |
| Dongye – A Korean chiefdom in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula. |
| Eastern Zhou – The last period of the Zhou Dynasty in China, though its power was much reduced. (from 256 BC - 249 BC) |
| Ethiopia – An ancient empire in East Africa. |
| Gojoseon – The first Korean kingdom, located in the northern part of the peninsula. |
| Greco-Bactrian Kingdom – A Hellenistic kingdom in Central Asia, founded by Greek settlers. (from 256 BC) |
| Han – The Han Dynasty was a very important and long-lasting empire in China. (from 206 BC) |
| Han – A smaller state in China during the Warring States period. (to 230 BC) |
| Iberia – An ancient kingdom in the Caucasus region, now part of modern Georgia. |
| Kush – An ancient kingdom in Nubia, south of Egypt, known for its pyramids. |
| Jin State – An early state in the southern part of the Korean peninsula. |
| Lu – A small state in ancient China, known for being the home of Confucius. (to 256 BC) |
| Lycaonia – A region in ancient Anatolia (modern Turkey). |
| Macedonia – A powerful kingdom in ancient Greece, home to Alexander the Great. |
| Maurya Empire – A vast and powerful empire in ancient India, one of the largest in history. |
| Maya – A major civilization in Mesoamerica, known for its writing, art, and architecture. |
| Minyue – A kingdom in ancient China, located in the southeastern coastal region. (from 224 BC) |
| Numidia – An ancient Berber kingdom in North Africa. (from 202 BC) |
| Paracas – An ancient culture in Peru, famous for its textiles and mummies. |
| Parthian Empire – A major Iranian political and cultural power in ancient Persia. (from 247 BC) |
| Pontus – A Hellenistic kingdom in ancient Anatolia (modern Turkey). (from 291 BC) |
| Ptolemaic Empire – A Hellenistic kingdom based in Egypt, ruled by the descendants of one of Alexander the Great's generals. |
| Qi – A powerful state in ancient China during the Warring States period. (to 241 BC) |
| Qin – The state that eventually unified China under the Qin Dynasty. |
| Qin – The first imperial dynasty of China, known for building the Great Wall. (from 221 BC - 206 BC) |
| Roman Republic – The powerful Roman state before it became an empire, known for its laws and army. |
| Sātavāhana Empire – An ancient Indian empire in the Deccan region. (from 230 BC) |
| Scythia – A region in Eurasia inhabited by ancient nomadic peoples called Scythians. |
| Seleucid Empire – A large Hellenistic empire in Western Asia, founded by another of Alexander the Great's generals. |
| Sparta – A famous ancient Greek city-state, known for its strong military. |
| State of the Scordisci – A Celtic group in the Balkans. (from c.278 BC) |
| Văn Lang – An ancient kingdom in what is now Vietnam. (to 258 BC) |
| Wei – A state in ancient China during the Warring States period. (to 225 BC) |
| Yan – A state in ancient China during the Warring States period. (to 222 BC) |
| Zhoa – A state in ancient China during the Warring States period. (to 222 BC) |
| Zhou – An ancient Chinese dynasty that ruled for many centuries. (to 256 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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| Preceded by 4th century BC |
Political entities of the 3rd century BC |
Succeeded by 2nd century BC |
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