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The Great Wall of China was built to protect China from invasion by the nomadic northern tribes. It was built over a period of centuries and was built using stone, wood, and rammed earth.
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The Maurya Empire expanded greatly under Emperor Chandragupta, covering most of the Indian subcontinent. This helped in the spread of culture, trade, and centralized government. -
Ashoka, the emperor, was converted to Buddhism following a war that was gruesome and spreading its message by stone edicts. -
The Qin Dynasty, led by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, unified China for the first time ever in 221 BCE. -
The Han Dynasty began in 202 BCE when Liu Bang overthrew the Qin Dynasty. It brought stability and prosperity, and Confucianism became a leading aspect of Chinese culture. -
Julius Caesar led the Roman forces in the conquest of Gaul between 58-50 BCE. The conquest gave Rome more land and made Caesar a notable figure in Rome.
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After the fall of the Roman Republic, Augustus was the first emperor who expanded the Roman Empire. It grew through military conquest and developed as one of the most powerful empires in history. -
Christianity started as a small religion in the Roman Empire but soon gained momentum. It appealed to people with its message of hope and eternal life, especially the poor and oppressed.
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In 9 CE, a group of Germanic tribesmen ambushed and destroyed three Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest. -
The Romans built Hadrian's Wall in the 2nd century CE to defend Britain against the northern tribes. Low key a pretty lame wall compared to China. -
The Roman commander Scipio Africanus beat the Carthaginian commander Hannibal in 202 BCE in the Battle of Zama. The battle marked the end of the Second Punic War. -
Buddhism spread from India to China around the 1st century CE. It became popular and influenced Chinese culture, art, philosophy, and religion.
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The forces of Sun Quan and Liu Bei defeated Cao Cao at the Battle of Red Cliffs. The battle stopped Cao Cao from taking over southern China and divided the country into three rival kingdoms.
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The Han Dynasty ended in 220 CE due to internal corruption, rebellions, and weak emperors. This caused China to split into three kingdoms. (crazy good oversimplified video) -
The Sassanian Empire rose in 224 CE by overthrowing the Parthians. It was a major competitor to the Roman Empire and controlled most of Persia. -
the Battle of the Milvian Bridge saw Maxentius being defeated by Emperor Constantine. Constantine heavily embraced Christianity after this victory and supported the religion in the Roman Empire. -
Constantine came to power in 306 CE and, in 313 CE, issued the Edict of Milan, legalizing Christianity. This allowed the faith to grow and spread within the empire. -
The Gupta Empire's Golden Age came because of progress in mathematics, science, and culture. One of the key developments that occurred during this time was the concept of zero.
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The Huns invaded the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century. Their invasions destabilized the empire and caused its collapse. (At least the Western side) -
The Western Roman Empire fell officially in 476 CE after years of civil strife and invasions from the Huns.