Cat Timeline

By Gtidd
  • Extinct
    10,000 BCE

    Extinct

    Saber tooth tiger was considered extinct
  • 2800 BCE

    Important event

    Pharaohs highly respected their feline companions, who were also used as religious symbols for grace, poise, wisdom, strength, and fertility. In 2800BC
  • Domestication
    2000 BCE

    Domestication

    Cats were domesticated
  • Place of domesticaion
    2000 BCE

    Place of domesticaion

    Cats were first domesticated in Egypt
  • 2000 BCE

    Interesting Fact

    It was illegal to sell a cat outside of Egypt as they were such an important asset to their beliefs and society.
  • Past Use
    2000 BCE

    Past Use

    Cats were used to control the mice population. And they helped kill the venomous snakes.
  • 500 BCE

    Important event

    In 500 BC a domesticated cat was given to the Emperor of China and cats were the most popular pet of the rich during the Song Dynasty.
  • Important event
    1348

    Important event

    During the Black Death of 1348, rulers ordered the killing of all cats, because they were suspected of carrying the disease.
  • 1401

    Important event

    During the 15th and 16th century, cats were welcome cargo on ships to minimize vermin and disease.
  • Interesting Fact
    1401

    Interesting Fact

    Cats were still highly respected.
  • Extinct

    Extinct

    The Bali Tiger is a cats ancestor that has been extinct.
  • Common use

    Common use

    Cats are commonly used as companion animals now.
  • Common use

    Common use

    Many people around the world use their cat for fame.They even make their cats their own social media account
  • Interesting Fact

    Interesting Fact

    Cats have really flexible bodies.
  • Interesting Fact

    Interesting Fact

    Cats can heel themselves by purring