Chapter 4 and 5

  • 63 BCE

    The Romans took over Judah, but allowed Jewish kings to rule it.

  • 30

    Jesus began to travel through Galilee and Judaea preaching.

    Jesus began to travel through Galilee and Judaea preaching.
  • 66

    The Zealots, a group of Jews, rebelled against the Romans.

    The Zealots, a group of Jews, rebelled against the Romans.
  • 70

    Jerusalem, the Jewish capital, fell to the Romans.

  • 392

    Constantine, a Roman Emperor, made christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.

    Constantine, a Roman Emperor, made christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
  • 400

    Patrick, Christian priest, brought Christianity to Ireland.

    Patrick, Christian priest, brought Christianity to Ireland.
  • 571

    Muhammad was born into a merchant family in Makkah.

    Muhammad was born into a merchant family in Makkah.
  • 610

    Muhammad had a vision that told him to preach Islam.

  • 630

    The Arabs created a new empire in Southwest Asia for the religion of Islam.

  • 632

    The Entire peninsula became part of the Islamic State.

  • 632

    Muhammad died, and there was no leader in the Islamic State.

  • Period: 700 to 1400

    Muslim merchants controlled trade in Asia and Africa.