Chapter 4 and 5 Timline

  • 30

    Jesus begins his preaching in Galilee

  • 33

    Romans crucify Jesus

    Romans crucify Jesus
    image: Jesus on the cross
  • 66

    Zealots revolt against Romans and lose

  • 135

    Romans push Jews out of Jerusalem

  • 400

    Christianity becomes official religion of Rome

    Christianity becomes official religion of Rome
    image: Constantine, who made the official religion of Rome Christianity.
  • 400

    Christianity spreads to Spain, Italy, Britain, Greece, Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt

    Christianity spreads to Spain, Italy, Britain, Greece, Asia Minor, Syria, and Egypt
    image: spread of Christianity by 400
  • 570

    Muhammad is born in Makkah

  • 622

    Muhammad moves to Yathrib because of dangers in Makkah

  • 632

    Muhammad dies and Muslim religion spreads

  • 661

    Umayyads lead Islamic Empire from Damascus

  • 1258

    Mongols storm Baghdad, ending the Arab Empire

    Mongols storm Baghdad, ending the Arab Empire
    image: Baghdad burning
  • 1500

    Suleiman 1 rules Ottoman Empire

    Suleiman 1 rules Ottoman Empire
    image: Suleiman 1, sultan of the Ottoman Empire