Spread of Christianity and Islam

By yuneed2no
  • 30

    Jesus begins his preaching

    Jesus begins preaching during A.D. 30 at Roman Judea
  • 33

    Romans execute Jesus

    Jesus is executed on the cross by the Romans at Jerusalem during A.D. 33
  • 64

    Romans outlaw Christianity

    Roman emperor Nero Caesar outlaws Christianity in A.D. 64
  • 312

    Constantine accepts Christianity

    Roman emperor Constantine accepts Christianity and stops persecution of Christians in A.D. 312
  • 392

    Christianity becomes official religion of Rome

    Roman emperor Theodosius makes Christianity the official religion of Rome in A.D. 392
  • 570

    Muhammad, preacher of Islam, is born

    Muhammad, preacher of Islam, is born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia during A.D. 570
  • 597

    Monks bring Christianity to Britian

    Christian monks spread Christianity to Britain in A.D. 597, sent by Pope Gregory I
  • 661

    Umayyads establish Damascus as capital

    The Umayyad Empire establishes it's capital in Damascus during A.D. 661
  • 662

    Muhammad goes to Madinah

    Muhammad travels to Madinah during A.D. 662, following the migration of his followers
  • 800

    Baghdad is center of Islamic culture

    Baghdad becomes the center of Islamic culture during A.D. 800
  • 1258

    Mongols burn Baghdad

    Mongol invaders burned down the city of Baghdad during A.D. 1258
  • 1500

    Suleiman I rules Ottoman Empire

    Suleiman I becomes the ruler of the Ottoman empire during A.D. 1500, going on become the longest ruler of the empire