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100
White Horse Temple
The White Horse Temple was the first Buddhist temple in China built in 68 A.D. It was built during the Han dynasty under Emperor Ming. It was built in the city of Luoyang. It is considered the "craddle of Buddhism in China." -
312
Constantine and Christianity
Constantine, emperor of Rome ends the persecution of Christians. He creates the Edict of Milian to do this, he also allowed Christians to serve in the army. He himself never was baptised until he was on his death bed. Ten years later Christianity becomes the official religion of the Roman Empire -
450
Huns Attack Gupta
The Gupta empire had been very peaceful the military had decreased in strength. So when the Huns attacked they easily broke through the outer forces of the Gupta and they slowly caused a reduce in power. The leaders after Skanda Gupta were weak and not able to drive out the Huns. -
500
Regional Lords Rebel
As the emperors lost power the regional lords gained power and began declaring their independence. They also refused to pay taxes to the central power of gupta. -
Rebel Armies Attack Capital
The Han capital was attacked by rebel armies. The capital of Luoyang is sacked and destroyed. The government was becoming corupt and the people rebelled. -
Marcus Aurelius dies
Marcus Aurelius was considered the last of the good emperors of Rome. After he dies his son Commodus takes power, but he was a poor leader who clubbed people to death. When he dies it is crazy with all of the military leaders claiming to emperor.
