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Jun 9, 610
Muhammad is the founder of Islam contd. 2
Under Islam (and the Quran), Jews and Christians were “people of the book” and they were treated fairly. Jews, Christians, and Muslims are similar in ways that they believe in the same god, and they all originated from the common ancestry of Prophet Abraham. -
Jun 9, 610
Muhammad is the founder of Islam
Muhammad, like Jesus, was a prophet. He was the leader of the Muslims. When Muhammad was 40, he realized he was to lead a group of people to follow the religion of Islam, another widely popular religion. Muhammad was an influential man. He preached about the Islam and its five pillars in Mecca. The five pillars of Islam are faith, alms, fasting, pilgrimage, and prayers. -
Jun 9, 610
Muhammad is the founder of Islam contd. 1
He passed down the teachings of the Holy Book (Quran), as well. Within the span of 22 years, after the epiphany, the whole Arabian Peninsula converted to Islam. The Islamic lifestyle appealed to many people. Most people converted to Islam due to its good morals and ideas. Other people converted to Islam because they wanted to avoid paying a yearly poll tax. -
Dec 25, 1036
Jesus Christ contd. 1
The notion of poor people being essentially wealthy appealed to the lower class citizens. Other people also accepted Christianity for its values and views. Jesus Christ was considered to be the Messiah or king when he entered Jerusalem. There were crowds of people waiting for him. The Romans, however, did not believe Jesus was the Messiah and called his actions blasphemy. -
Dec 25, 1036
Jesus Christ contd. 2
As a consequence, Jesus Christ was crucified. I considered this as an important topic because it holds a lot of importance today. His preaches and sermons attracted people. The message was spread over vast areas of land. Over the years, Christianity grew and grew. Today, Christianity is one of the most followed religions. -
Dec 25, 1036
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was one of the most influential people ever known. He was born around 6 to 4 BC. Jesus was the messenger of Christianity. His main teachings included love for oneself, love for neighbors, and love for God. There was also a belief of an eternal kingdom for those who truly atone for their offenses. Jesus Christ said, “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” (World History) -
Jun 9, 1280
Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa was a great leader and military official, just like his possible grandfather, Sundiata. He protected the Mali Empire from attacks, and kept his empire intact. Mali, under his rule, expanded immensely, almost twice the size of the Ghana Empire. As Mansa Musa spread his empire, he divided it into provinces, governed by trusted officials. -
Jun 9, 1280
Mansa Musa contd. 2
The expansion and advancement of the Mali Empire attracted many scholars, philosophers, doctors, judges, and other educators. Mansa Musa is recognized as an important figure in history because his empire was noteworthy of many things. For example, Ibn Battuta was pleasantly surprised with Mali’s growth as an empire. -
Jun 9, 1280
Mansa Musa contd. 1
Mansa Musa was a devout Muslim, and according to records of Mahmud Kati, a native scholar, “Among the signs of his virtue are that he used to emancipate a slave every day, that he made the pilgrimage to the sacred house of God, and that in the course of his pilgrimage he built the great mosque of Timbuktu as well as the mosques of Dukurey, Gundam, Direy, Wanko, and Bako.” (The Human Record) -
May 31, 1300
European Renaissance contd. 1
For example, Leonardo da Vinci was named the Renaissance Man because of his fascination with many aspects of education. He was an inventor, scientist, artist, and sculptor. Da Vinci used his science knowledge and incorporated it into his art, making his paintings realistic. The Northern Renaissance in England, France, Germany, and Flanders had a bigger focus on the religious aspects of society. -
May 31, 1300
European Renaissance contd. 2
Even the paintings reflected some form of religious portrayal, like the Adoration of the Trinity by Albrecht Durer. It was in the Northern Renaissance that the printing press had its start. It provided the Catholic Church, which was huge at this time, to spread their ideas capably. The Northern Renaissance also sparked the Protestant Reformation, which gave birth to many new branches of Christianity. -
May 31, 1300
European Renaissance
The Middle Ages was a time of despair for the Europeans. After the abominable time passed, the Renaissance began. It was a period of rebirth of education and arts. The Renaissance began in the 1300s in Italy and spread north. The Southern Renaissance focused on secular ideas and art. Many famous artists came from that time period. (The picture shown is the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci.) -
May 31, 1440
The Invention of the Printing Press contd. 2
The printing press enabled newspapers to be created and circulated among cities of a country. For example, the Oxford Gazette was printed on both sides of a single paper and traveled throughout the country of England in 1665. -
May 31, 1440
The Invention of the Printing Press contd. 1
The production of the Bible also decreased the cost of Bibles that were sold individually. Not only did the printing press advance religion, but it also advanced education. There were approximately nine to ten million books published by the end of 1500. Books in vernacular language were sold, as well. This increased the literacy rate by a lot, as people who could not read Latin (the language most books at the time were written in), could read in their own language. -
May 31, 1440
The Invention of the Printing Press by Johannes Gutenberg
Around 1440, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. To produce the words on paper, Johannes thought of pressing “paper against a tray full of movable inked letters”. (World History) The Gutenberg Bible was printed in 1455, a bible published by the printing press. At this time, the Northern Renaissance tried to advance religion. Having a printing press allowed the production of many Bibles in the same exact words; in the same exact way. -
May 31, 1517
Martin Luther contd. 2
Due to Luther’s animosity towards the Catholic Church, a whole new branch of Christianity was formed. Martin Luther also inspired other people to take a stance against the Catholic Church, like King Henry VIII and John Calvin. -
May 31, 1517
Martin Luther
Martin Luther started a rebellion against the Catholic Church. In 1517, after witnessing false sales of indulgences, Luther decided to take a stand. He posted his 95 Theses on the church door in Wittenberg. The 95 Theses were based on three main notions. Luther’s three main notions were that faith was the only way to earn salvation, church teachings should be based on the Bible, and anyone could be their own priest. -
May 31, 1517
Martin Luther contd, 1
Due to the printing press, Luther’s ideas were spread quickly and efficiently. Luther is a main character in history because he started the reformation of the Catholic Church. People accepted Luther’s ideas and revolted against the Catholic Church. Those who protested against the Catholic Church (and followed Luther) eventually became known as Protestants. -
Socrates contd. 2
In the Western Hemisphere, today, the used of the Socratic Method is very noticeable. Teachers encourage students to ask questions to gain knowledge. In addition, Socrates indirectly, encouraged the Bill of Right of freedom of speech, allowing people to question the government’s workings. -
Charlemagne
In 768, Charlemagne inherited the empire of Franks, alongside his brother. His brother, unfortunately died three years later, leaving Charlemagne as the only ruler. Charlemagne realized his empire was falling apart, and was determined to bring Franks back on the map. Charlemagne began expanding his empire, and eventually conquered most of Western Europe, which included France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Austria, and other countries. -
Charlemagne contd. 1
Charlemagne’s organizational skills were the gateway to his success. Before his army went to war, he told the military officials the number of men to bring, the type of weapons to carry, and the supplies to bring. Conjointly, Charlemagne had every move planned out before he went to war. -
Charlemagne contd. 2
His reforms were also a significant factor in his success as being a leader. For example, education was deemed as very important in his point of view. He opened schools for nobles and peasants so everyone had the same opportunity of education. Church music and art was also revived under his power. -
Socrates
Socrates was a Greek philosopher from Athens. His idea of gaining knowledge derived from questioning people. Socrates was an asker and a strong critic. He questioned a lot of things in his life, and learned from doing so. This notion of questioning became known as the Socratic Method, or as Plato and Socrates called it, “elenchus”. (Greek Philosophy) Socrates’ continuous questioning led to his condemnation of death. -
Socrates contd. 1
The Athenian government felt threatened by Socrates and his never ending inquiries. He went on trial, and the jury, who could not comprehend Socrates’ way of life, decided to put him to death. Before his death, he uttered, “I was never any one’s teacher. If anyone whether young or old, wishes to hear me speaking and pursuing my mission, I have never objected, nor do I converse only when I am paid and not otherwise.” (The Human Record) Socrates met up with death by drinking a poison. -
Charlemagne contd. 3
Charlemagne played a huge role in spreading Christianity. The Capitulary on Saxony states, "It is pleasing to all that the churches of Christ, which are now being built in saxony and consecrated to God, should not have less, but greater an more illustrious honor than the shrines of the idols have had." (The Human Record) This signifies the role Charlemagne had he unified his empire under Christianity.
