Chapter 1: Foundations of Civilization (8000 BCE - 500 BCE) Last updated Save as PDF Page ID651 Contributed by CK12CK12 1.1: Introduction1.2: Periodization and SPICES1.3: Prehistoric Times1.4: The Neolithic Revolution and Rise of River Valley Civilizations1.5: Tigris and Euphrates River Valley1.6: Nile River Valley