Period 2 AD

  • Jesus of Nazareth is Born
    1 BCE

    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.
  • Roman Empire Split
    330

    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.