Clark, Nathan_HIST250-05-Time Line

By nclarkuis
  • 4004 BCE

    Creation

    Creation
    God created the earth and universe in 6 days (Genesis 1,2) ca 4,000 B.C.
  • Period: 4004 BCE to 4 BCE

    Research Assignment

    Works cited:
    Life Application Study Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois. 2007
  • 2331 BCE

    Sargon

    The Semitic chieftain conquers Sumer to become the first "world conqueror" ca 2330 B.C.
  • 2300 BCE

    Noah's Flood

    Noah's Flood
    Worldwide flood that lasted for thirteen months (Genesis 6-9) ca 2300 B.C.
  • 1900 BCE

    The Wheel

    The Wheel
    Invented in the Ancient Near East ca 1900 B.C.
  • 1750 BCE

    Babylonian Reforms

    Babylonian Reforms
    Mathematicians understand the cube and the square root; Hammurabi provides first of all legal codes ca 1750 B.C.
  • 1446 BCE

    Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt

    After a series of plagues against Egypt, including death of Pharoah's son, the Hebrews flee Egypt and head towards Canaan
  • 1445 BCE

    Law of God given to Israel on Mt. Sinai

    Includes 10 Commandments, moral laws for the Jews and basis for law for other societies since
  • 1375 BCE

    Judges Begin to Rule in Isreal

    No centralized government, period of frequent wars with neighboring kingdoms
  • 1250 BCE

    Silk Manufactured in China

    Silk Manufactured in China
  • 1183 BCE

    Trojan War

    Trojan War
    Mycenaeans in Greece fought 10 year war with independent city Troy on Asia Minor. Troy is destroyed ca 1200 B.C.
  • 1010 BCE

    David Becomes Second King of Israel

    Defeats Philistines and makes Jerusalem (capital) great. Brings unity to the Kingdom.
  • 1000 BCE

    Greek Mythology Fully Developed

    Greek Mythology Fully Developed
    Used to understand mysteries of nature and powers of human passion ca 1000 B.C.
  • 959 BCE

    King Solomon's Temple is Completed in Jerusalem

    King Solomon's Temple is Completed in Jerusalem
    Its beauty and splendor were unmatched in the Ancient world
  • 800 BCE

    Development of the Caste System in India

    Social ranking based on occupation and morality ca 800 B.C.
  • 776 BCE

    First Olympic Games with records of winners

    Greece's most famous sporting event, held every 4 years.
  • 753 BCE

    Founding of the City of Rome

    Traditional date. Chosen for strategic location and fertile soil by settlers on Italian peninsula
  • 600 BCE

    Temple of Artemis built

    Temple of Artemis built
    Built for the Greek god Artemis in Ephesus (Asia Minor). One of the seven wonders of the world. ca 600 B.C.
  • 563 BCE

    Birth of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

    Founder of Buddhism in India wherein the people are encouraged to meditate and focus on what is good in order to achieve enlightenment.
  • 550 BCE

    King Cyrus The Great

    King Cyrus The Great
    Cyrus conquered the Medes and founded the Persian Empire. He allowed the Jews to return to Israel after a 70 year captivity in Babylon.
  • 509 BCE

    Rome Becomes a Republic

    Last king of Rome is removed and Romans develop a government in which power rests with the citizens.
  • 479 BCE

    Esther Becomes Queen of Persia

    Esther, a Jew, was chosen by King Xerxes to be his queen. She later saves the Jews from extermination by exposing an evil plan.
  • 457 BCE

    Golden Age in Athens

    Time of prosperity, philosophy, cultural advancement, and architecture in Greek city of Athens. ca 460-430 B.C.
  • 445 BCE

    Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall of Jerusalem

    Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall of Jerusalem
    The Persian king Artaxerxes allows Jews to rebuild Jerusalem's city walls.
  • 370 BCE

    Plato Writes "The Republic"

    Plato Writes "The Republic"
    Greek philosopher sets forth a vision for a perfectly governed society. ca 370 B.C.
  • 330 BCE

    Alexander The Great Conquers The Persian Empire

    Young Alexander of Macedonia engaged in an 11-year military conquest of the Persian Empire ending in 330 B.C.
  • 215 BCE

    Great Wall of China Built

    Great Wall of China Built
    In ca 215 B.C. Shi Huangdi uses slave labor to build this protective and impressive barrier expanding thousands of miles.
  • 165 BCE

    Judas Maccabeus Begins a Revolt Against Antiochus IV

    The Jews regained control of their Temple grounds after Antiochus IV defiled it.
  • 51 BCE

    Cleopatra, Last Independent Egyptian Ruler

    After marrying Mark Antony of Rome, Egypt was defeated by Octavian and they both committed suicide.
  • 46 BCE

    Julius Caesar Becomes Dictator for Life

    Julius Caesar Becomes Dictator for Life
    Octavian, after defeating Mark Antony in Egypt, declared himself dictator for life in Rome and was renamed Caesar (Exalted One). He was assassinated 2 years later.
  • 4 BCE

    Jesus Christ is Born

    ca 4 B.C., Born to the Jewish virgin Mary in Bethlehem (Israel), He is the Son of God, the Savior of the World