intro to western civ

  • Greek philosopher
    399 BCE

    Greek philosopher

    socrates was critical of Athenian government and was sentenced to death by suicide for corrupting the youth of Athens
  • Cleopatra
    69 BCE

    Cleopatra

    her relationship with Mark anthony was the inspiration for Romeo and Juliet
  • Roman Emperor
    27 BCE

    Roman Emperor

    rumored to start the great fire of Rome that devastated the city for 6 days in order to make room for his planned complex
  • koran
    610

    koran

    the muslim holy book, orally revealed to the prophet Muhammed from god over the course of 23 years
  • King John
    1199

    King John

    forced to relinquish some of his power when his barons demanded he sign a document
  • mansa musa
    1312

    mansa musa

    sultan of Mali empire, considered one of the wealthiest historical figures
  • Black Death
    1346

    Black Death

    bubonic plague, one of the worst pandemics in human history
  • Great Wall of China
    1368

    Great Wall of China

    built as a defense against nomadic invaders from Eurasian steppes
    collection point for duties on goods transported via Silk Road
  • Pachacuti
    1438

    Pachacuti

    emperor of the kingdom of Cusco which he turned into the Inca Empire
  • Hummurabi

    Hummurabi

    king of the first Babylonian dynasty known for his law of code