intro to western civ

By calizritza23
  • 399 BCE

    Greek philosopher

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

    Cleopatra

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

    Roman Emperor

    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
  • 610

    koran

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

    King John

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

    mansa musa

    mansa musa
    sultan of Mali empire, considered one of the wealthiest historical figures
  • 1346

    Black Death

    Black Death
    bubonic plague, one of the worst pandemics in human history
  • 1368

    Great Wall of China

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

    Pachacuti

    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