world religions timeline

  • 1300 BCE

    Moses received 10 commandments

    The ten commandments were rules handed down by God to Moses.
  • 1300 BCE

    Moses helped Hebrews escape Egypt

    Moses led the Jews out of slavery in Egypt and led them to the Holy Land that God had promised them
  • 970 BCE

    Davids son Solomon becomes king,

    he built a temple in Jerusalem to honor god.
  • 586 BCE

    Babylonians take Jerusalem

    Babylonians take Jerusalem and destroy Solomon's temple.
  • 539 BCE

    The Torah is written

    The Torah is the first part of the Jewish bible, and it refers to the 5 books of moses.
  • 33

    jesus is crucified by the romans

    Jesus was arrested for vandalism and the punishment was crucifixion.
  • 70

    Jerusalem temple falls

    In the Roman War, the Roman army captured Jerusalem and destroyed the city and temples.
  • 313

    Christianity becomes Rome's official religion

    Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which accepted Christianity. 10 years later, Christianity became the official religion 10 years later
  • 313

    Roman emperor ends Christianity in the East.

    Roman Emperor Nero ended Christianity for their refusal to worship him and soon general dislike for Christians arose.
  • 571

    Muhammad was born

    Muhammad will grow up to be religious leader.
  • 609

    Quran revealed to Muhammad

    Muslims believe that the Quran was revealed to Muhammad verbally by God and an angel named Gabriel
  • 632

    Islam splits into Sunni and Shia

    Soon after Muhammad died, the Islamic community split into 2 religions called Sunni and Shia
  • 633

    Muhammad dies

    Muhammad dies to long illness, and his father in law takes over.
  • 1189

    third crusade

    its started in 1189, the Muslim forces captured the king of Jerusalem, and it was in Levant