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2200 BCE
6.1 - China - the Xia dynasty starts
According to ancient stories, a king named Yu the Great is said to have founded the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty of China -
Period: 2200 BCE to 220
Chapter 6 - Ancient China
The Xia dynasty: 2200 BC
The Shang dynasty: 1500 BC
The Zhou dynasty: 1100 BC - 481 BC
The Qin dynasty: 221 BC - 206 BC
The Han dynasty: 206 BC - 220 BC -
Period: 2000 BCE to 330 BCE
Chapter 8 - Ancient Greece
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1600 BCE
8.1 - Crete - the fall of the Minoans
The Minoan civilization fell due to a volcanic eruption on Thera. The tsunami and ash is thought to have ended this civilization. The declineof the Minoans resulting with the Myceneans taking over Crete. Then, the Myceneans became the major traders of the Mediterranean. -
753 BCE
10.1 - Rome - Romulus takes the throne
Accoring to Roman legends, Rome was founded by Romulus, one of 2 twin brothers who were raised by a she-wolf. They were supposedly left on a basket on he Tiber. Romulus killed his brother during an argument on who should be ruler and he took the throne. -
Period: 753 BCE to 78 BCE
Chapter 10 - the Roman Republic
This timespan includes Rome and th Romans up until Sulla’s death. -
Period: 585 BCE to 323 BCE
Chapter 9 - the Greek world
This timespna includes Cyrus the Great and Persia after him, Athens and Sparta, and Alexander the Great. -
551 BCE
6.2 - China - Confucius is born
Confucuis is a scholar who believed in moral values. His teachings were collected into a book called the Analects. -
529 BCE
9.1 - the Persian Empire - Cyrus the Great dies
Cyrus the Great extended Persia, conquering most of Asia minor and southwest Asia. He expanded Persia’s size and by his death he had rule the largest empire the world has ever seen. He is special because unlike previous Kings, he let the people he conquered keep their culture -
527 BCE
9.3 - Indus River valley - Alexander attakcs India
Alexander the Great led his troop through the Persian Empire, conquering everything in his way. Eventually, he led his troop into India. However, the now exhausted troops were no match against India’s fierce enemies and the extreme weather. -
500 BCE
8.2 - Athens - Democracy is created
Cleisthenes overthrew Oligarchy (that had return after Persistratus died) and created democracy although he was part of one of the richest family. He is often considered the father of democracy -
431 BCE
9.2 - Greece - the Peloponnessian War starts
As Athens grew, many city in the Peloponnesian league were worried. As a result, Sparta attacks Athens. Sparta lays seige to Ayhens, however the Athenian navy escorted merchant ships and then attacks Sparta’s allies. At the same time, disease spread through Athens. For 10 years, neither side could gain an advantage. Eventually, a truce was signed. -
400 BCE
10.2 - Rome - the Roman government is modified
Before 400 BCs, Rome was a republic where only the patricians were elected and part of the government. The tripartite government was developed with offices that could only be held by plebians. -
399 BCE
9.4 - Athens - Socrates drinks poison
Socrates is considered the father of philosophy. His method, called the Socratic method, is composed of asking questions. He tried to get people to think and question their beliefs. However, his questions made the people angry and frustrated. Eventually, the people condemned him, accusing him of blasphemy. -
246 BCE
10.3 - Sicily - the Punic Wars start
The punic war starts when Carthage sent its army to Sicily. The punic wars ends when Rome destroys Carthage, in 146 BC. There were 3 major fights in the Punic wars, which happened over from 246 BC - 146 BC. The Punic wars had seen some of the fiercest fighting in the history of men, including the use of war elephants and many ambushes. -
241 BCE
6.3 - Qin state - Qin Huangdi unites China
Qin Huangdi unites China by conquering the other warring states with his army. He believed in legalism and had many books burned and scholars buried. -
140 BCE
6.4 - China, the Zhou dynasty - Wudi becomes the emperor
Wudi tried to improve the government. He took land trom the lords, raised taxes and placed the supply of grain under the government's control. Wudi was a firm believer of Confucianism and he even starteda school fo confucian ideas -
45 BCE
11.1 - Rome - Caesar makes himself dictator for life
Julius Caesar conquered most of Gaul by 50 B.C. Pompey then ordered Caesar to give up his military power, but he refused and after chasing Pompey, killed him. After he killed Pompey, he returned to Rome and made himself dictator for life. -
Period: 45 BCE to 1453
Chapter 11 - the Roman Empire
This timespan starts when Julius Caesar ceased power in Rome and up until the fall of the Byzantine Empire. Important people in this sectin include, Octavian/Augustus, Christ and Justinian. -
200
6.5 - China, the Han dynasty - China converts to Buddhism
Buddhism spread from India to China via the silk road. At first, Buddhist missionaries had trouble explaining their religion, but they later used Daoism ideas. By 200 AD Buddhist altars stood in the emperor's palace. -
280
11.3 - Rome - Diocletian splits the Empire
In the late 200s, and emperoe named Diocletian split the empire. The empire was split into two halfs. The eastern one would later develop into the Byzantine Empire. The western empire, contining Rome, would fall prey to foreign invaders relly soon. -
300
11.2 - Rome - Constantine converts
In the earlt 300s Constantine converts to Christanity. He then made Christanity the official religion of Rome. This event helped spread Christianity. Before, Christians were persecuted or sometimes even killed. However, because o thie emperor, Christinity was able to spread through out the Roman Empire. In fact, the countries that used to br part of the Roman Empire have a majority of Catholics -
320
8.3 - Ancient Greece - the Ancient Olympic Games ends
The Olympic Games were ended after being regularly held every 4 years for 1000 years. It honored the gods and included several sports including boxing and running. -
Chapter 8 - Modern Event - Olympic Games is revived
The Olympic Games were revived in 1986 in Athens. Now both men and women can participate in the Olympic Games and includes many more sports. -
Chapter 6 - Modern Event - acupuncture
Acupuncture is still used today, even in America to help with all sorts of medical or mental peoblems. -
Chapter 9 - Modern Event - the hippocratic oath
Hippocrates was the greatest greek doctor. He came up with the Hippocratic Oath, which is like a guideline for doctors. Doctors are required to swear by it even today and it has gotten quite famous -
Chapter 10 - Modern Event - Roman’s government
Rome had a tripartite government, likethe one in the U.S. The tripartite government was suppose to keep each other in check, just like it’s orignal purpose in Rome. -
Chapter 11 - Modern Event - Christianity
Christianity was started in Pax Romana, when Roman was more stable. Christianity has developed into a major religion today.