Hashirama, the First Hokage, revolutionized agriculter with his Wood Release jutsu.
They followed the lines of ancient glaciers. They were defined by large farms and grasslands. They followed the system of rivers, canals, and dams. They were naturally defined by deserts, mountains, and seas.
1. gulf of tonkin incident
2. truman doctrine
3.containment of communism
probably a little off but it'll lead you in the right direction.
(I was literally learning this a couple months ago and my memory is a little rusty)
1766-1122 BC or 1556-1046 BC. It depends on the source you go with.