Period 2 AD

  • 1 BCE

    Jesus of Nazareth is Born

    Jesus of Nazareth is Born
    Jesus of Nazareth was born and was the main leader of the Christian faith. Their beliefs took over much of the world, and unified/divided many nations.
  • 300

    Trans-Saharan Trade Began

    A major trade route in northern Africa that went through the Sahara Desert. Goods spread all over the Europe and Asia territories through trade.
  • 330

    Roman Empire Split

    Roman Empire Split
    The Roman Empire splits after political crisis. This leads to the creation of the Byzantine Empire.
  • 476

    Fall of Western Roman Empire

    Collapsed under pressure from nomadic groups and inner conflicts. This collapse led to dark ages in which Feudalism became popular.
  • 581

    Sui Dynasty

    The Sui Dynasty in China reunified the area for the first time in 370 years.