WHAP timeline

Hammurabi’s Code 18th century B.C.E

18 BCE

it was the first written code of law. It was written on stone pillars for the citizens to see so they could not say they were not aware of them, they were used to keep peace among the citizens as well as equal rights

Beginnings of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism 6th century B.C.E

6 BCE

This marked the beginning of some of the most influential religions that began the beliefs of others, as well as the start of some colonies and empires that effected numerous others around the world.

Greek golden age 5th century B.C.E

5 BCE

The golden age gave us numerous advancements like art, philosophy, architecture and literature. This was known as the building blocks of civilization from there on.

Beginnings of Christianity 32 C.E

32

after Christianity was first started many people did not believe in it and it had to gradually spread throughout the world. It also influenced certain beliefs of other religions and changed many political and economic influences.

Roman capital moved to Constantinople 333

333

the empire ruler finally moved from Constantine the great and renamed it Constantinople. Previously Christianity was banned in the Roman Empire but soon after the capital was moved it became legal.

Fall of Rome 476

476

Rome was soon divided, which weakened the economy and power they had from when they were unified. They mainly had slaves and relied on them for labor but they had so many it was able to rebel and the fall of Rome came soon after the split.

Rise of Islam 632

Dec 1, 632

this was the first moment when Islam began officially spreading. It was a very gradual spread, many people did not believe in it as first although once they did the religion spread very very quickly.

1st Schism in Christian Church 1054

Dec 1, 1054

This was the final announcement that the western and eastern churches were finally separated. This took place in Constantinople soon after Christianity became legal.

1st Crusade 1095

May 15, 1095

The number of crusades attempted to capture the holy land. Christians from the Western Europe answered the pope’s plea to go to war with Muslims.

Mongols sack Baghdad 1258

May 12, 1258

The investment and capture of Baghdad it included invasion and destruction. It took place in the city of caliphs.

Marco Polo travels 1271-1295

Apr 12, 1271

He traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia with his family. He stayed in china for 17 years acting as a consort.

Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage 1324

Sep 14, 1324

The elaborate pilgrimage by Mansa Musa to the Muslim holy city of mecca, this introduced him to rulers in the Middle East and Europe.

Bubonic plague in Europe 1347-1348

Aug 14, 1347

The black plague that spread all over the world was especially bad in Europe because of everyone living so close together, thousands to millions were killed and it brought labor demand sky high.

Jews expelled from Spain 1492

May 27, 1492

After the joining of the Catholics monarchs in 1492, The Jews were soon after expelled from the region. Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon were responsible for the order of expulsion

Christopher Columbus sailed 1492

Aug 18, 1492

Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic ocean with the praise of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and landed in the present day Caribbean’s he named San Salvador

France invades Italy 1499

May 20, 1499

Also referred to as the great Italian wars. Italy refused to surrender to France therefore they bombarded their borders and took the land on their own.

Atlantic slave trade 1500's

Aug 19, 1500

this was the development of the Atlantic slave trade because of the increased work force needed in the sugar trade. Also used as forced labor among those who "owned" them.

Raphael completes "The School of Athens" 1511

Apr 19, 1511

The famous artist Raphael completely the artwork as well as some architecture designs for the famous "The school of Athens". The artwork is supposed to represent the concept of philosophy.

The fall of the Aztec capital 1521

May 24, 1521

The fall of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in present day Mexico City by the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez leading to the fall of the Aztecs. This also effected the economy of surrounding lands.

Ferdinand Magellan 1522

Jul 16, 1522

Ferdinand Magellan led the first circumnavigation around the world. This led to the exploration and advancement of many things in the political and economical areas.