a completely new and significant period or stage of history; new age; new period

To open up or mark the beginning of a new era; to initiate a new historical period

The peak period of prosperity or accomplishment for a nation, culture, or field of activity

A diplomat who temporarily performs the duties of an ambassador when the ambassador is absent or the post is vacant.

The late stage of the Stone Age, beginning around 8,000–9,000 years ago, characterized by the use of polished stone tools, pottery, weaving, and the development of agriculture and animal husbandry.

the American weekly news magazine [[时代|時代|shi2 dai4]] (Time)

The distinct feel or character of a specific time period, reflecting its unique political, economic, or cultural atmosphere.

former times; the olden days

The Old Stone Age; the earliest stage of human cultural development characterized by the use of chipped stone tools and a hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

The period in human history between the Stone Age and the Iron Age, characterized by the use of bronze to make tools, vessels, and weapons; the Shang Dynasty is a notable example in Chinese history.

belonging to or occurring in the same period of time

The stage in human history following the Bronze Age, characterized by the widespread use of iron tools and weapons.

The era of human history before the development of written records; prehistoric times.

The period in human history between the Stone Age and the Iron Age during which tools and weapons were primarily made of bronze; also known as [[青铜时代|青銅時代|qing1 tong2 shi2 dai4]] or [[青铜器时代|青銅器時代|qing1 tong2 qi4 shi2 dai4]].

Mesolithic Era; the Middle Stone Age. A transitional period in human history between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, beginning roughly 10,000 years ago, characterized by hunting and gathering and the invention of the bow and arrow.

the period characterized by the rise of large-scale industry and manufacturing

The era of Japanese history governed by military shoguns, spanning the Kamakura, Muromachi, and Edo shogunates from the late 12th century until the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

Heian period (794-1185), a period of Japanese history

A period of major political or social upheaval where life is extremely dangerous for everyone; specifically refers to eras like the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution.

the Warring States Period in China (475–221 BC), spanning from the late Zhou dynasty until the unification of China by Qin Shi Huang; see [[战国|戰國|zhan4 guo2]]

The era of Japanese colonial rule, specifically referring to the period in Taiwan between 1895 and 1945; compare [[日治时代|日治時代|ri4 zhi4 shi2 dai4]]

the period of Japanese rule in Taiwan from 1895 to 1945

Time Warner Inc.; a major American media and entertainment conglomerate

Times Square; a famous intersection and commercial area in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

a musical genre that originated in Shanghai in the 1920s, featuring a fusion of Chinese folk music and Western jazz

A psychological state of anxiety, neurosis, or weariness common in the modern era; refers to mental health issues like depression or restlessness that arise from the pressures of contemporary life.

The spirit, aspirations, or general outlook of a specific period of time; the collective ideas and behaviors common to an era

The era covering both the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC) and the Warring States period (475-221 BC), collectively known as the Eastern Zhou dynasty.

Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) of Chinese history; named after the [[春秋|春秋|chun1 qiu1]] annals

The primordial or prehistoric era before the emergence of human civilization, characterized by humans struggling against nature and wild animals for survival.

The Age of Reason; an era characterized by an emphasis on self-awareness, rationalism, order, and law.

The earliest period of human history, characterized by the use of stone tools; it is generally divided into the [[旧石器时代|舊石器時代|jiu4 shi2 qi4 shi2 dai4]], [[中石器时代|中石器時代|zhong1 shi2 qi4 shi2 dai4]], and [[新石器时代|新石器時代|xin1 shi2 qi4 shi2 dai4]].

Theocratic era; a period in early human history characterized by the belief that divine power governs human affairs. This is traditionally viewed as the second stage of social evolution, specifically mentioned in the first lecture of [[民权主义|民權主義|min2 quan2 zhu3 yi4]].

The era characterized by space exploration and technology.

Copper Age, the archaeological period between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age

the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901 during which the British Empire expanded

the historical era characterized by space exploration and technology

The earliest period of human history; remote antiquity

Copper Age; the archaeological period characterized by the coexistence of stone tools and copper metalwork

The transition period between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, characterized by the early use of copper alongside stone tools; also known as the Copper Age.

The period of human culture between the Stone Age and the Iron Age characterized by the use of bronze for tools and weapons; specifically referencing the Shang and Zhou dynasties in Chinese history.

Asuka Period in Japanese history (538-710 AD)

the remote past; high antiquity; the earliest period of history

A period of social chaos, frequent warfare, and cultural stagnation

the medieval period of history or the Middle Ages

The era characterized by highly developed information technology and its widespread application in society.

prehistoric times; the period of time before written records

the period in Chinese history (222-589) between the Han and Tang dynasties