https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro 500 BC - 500 CE en-us 2021-10-26 01:11:22 UTC 2021-10-26 19:14:16 UTC hello@padlet.com lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845786100 Wars between the Persians and the Greeks that resulted in the preservation of Greek culture and the Roman Empire after victory. I chose this because it was very important to the evolution of the Roman Empire and it has become popularized in pop culture through movies and video games]]> 2021-10-26 17:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845786100 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845789673 The three most influential Ancient Greek philosophers who's work instill being used today. I chose this because I have studied them all during my time at Eckerd in multiple classes but especially in my communications classes

]]> 2021-10-26 17:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845789673 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845793279 Athens creates a system of democracy and a senate to rule the Roman Empire. I chose this event because it is the first major representation of democracy and relates to our Rome simulation that we did in class

]]> 2021-10-26 17:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845793279 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845794201 After defeating the Persians for control of Syria and the Levant, Alexander the Great went on to Egypt. Alexander did not force Roman culture on the Egyptians but rather set up Roman government and representation. He also established Alexandria nearby. I chose this because it is a major event in both Roman and Egyptian history]]> 2021-10-26 17:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845794201 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845794919 The Mauryan Empire came into power right as Alexander the Greats power was diminishing. As a result they were able to conquer a lot of the northern and central parts of India. I chose this because it related to the previous point about Alexander the Great but also tied in Indian history.]]> 2021-10-26 17:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845794919 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845914253 Han Feizi was the main developer of legalism in China. Legalism was a system of governing that was more based on skills, merit, and resume rather than virtue. I chose this because it was a key component of our China unit and simulation as well as an important aspect of history in China]]> 2021-10-26 18:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845914253 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845916778 The ideas of confucianism were adopted by the Han empire and became a key part of their culture and governing system. It focused on virtue and morals more so that skills and merit. This was also an important step in China's history and it is something we talked about a lot in our Han China simulation.

]]> 2021-10-26 18:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845916778 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845918399 Brihadratha was the last Mauryan ruler in India. His death led to the end of the Mauryan empire and the beginning of the Shunga dynasty in India. This was an important turn of power in India as the Mauryan's were responsible for a lot of the territorial expansion.

]]> 2021-10-26 18:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845918399 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845922492 Caesar became the ruler of Rome and was responsible for a lot it’s great expansion and success. Although he was beloved by some he was also despised by many and ended up being assasinated. I chose this because it was a key focus of our Rome simulation as well as one of the most important dates in world history as Caesar was one of the worlds most famous dictators.

]]> 2021-10-26 18:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845922492 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845934429 When their father Auletes died, the thrown of Egypt was passed to Cleopatra and her 10-year-old brother, Ptolemy XIII. Cleopatra had close relationships with both Caesar and Marc Antony which lead to peaceful relations during her rule. I chose this because she is an important female leader at a time where there weren't many.]]> 2021-10-26 18:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845934429 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845941541 After being defeated by Octavian, Marc Antony dies after hearing of Cleopatra's apparent death. After this Cleopatra locks herself in a chamber and presumably committed suicide. Not only is this important in history but it is also the basis of Shakespeare famous play Romeo and Juliet.]]> 2021-10-26 18:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845941541 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845948290 Jesus of Nazareth is born. Despite being Jewish his teachings resulted in Christianity which is now the largest religion on earth. It felt wrong not to include this as Jesus is perhaps the most influential and well known religious leader and historical figure of all time.]]> 2021-10-26 18:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845948290 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845948979 This was the period of time where Jesus and Christianity took off. Jesus traveled around with the Apostles preaching Christianity which was then adopted by much the world at that point in time. I chose to put this on my timeline because it is important in history and religion.]]> 2021-10-26 18:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845948979 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845949471 The Han dynasty responds to threats from the north by invading Mongolia and establishing control. This was a main debate in our Han China simulation and important to Chinese history and the development of my next point.]]> 2021-10-26 18:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845949471 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845950044 After a collapse of central power and waring period in China, China was divided into three states called Wei, Shu, and Wu. This also represented the end of the Han dynasty. I chose this because it relates to the previous point as well as acted as a Segway from the Han dynasty to the Jin dynasty.]]> 2021-10-26 18:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845950044 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845950571 This is considered to be one of the most important and influential periods in Iran. The Sassanid period witnessed high achievement of civilization and was the last Iranian Empire before the adoption of Islam. I chose this because this was important in the history of Iran and the middle east because it also represents the adoption of Islam in the Middle East which persists today.]]> 2021-10-26 18:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845950571 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845951025 This period is called "The Golden Age of India". there were many cultural developments that cam from this period as well as many important scholars and text. This was very important to India's history as it was also the last Empire before smaller kingdoms developed.]]> 2021-10-26 18:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845951025 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845951409 The city of Byzantium was conquered by Emperor Constantine and declared "New Rome". Constantine declared it the new capital of the Roman Empire. I chose this because it marked the start of one of Rome's greatest cities and was a central battleground of the Fourth Crusade. ]]> 2021-10-26 18:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845951409 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845951816 In 330 Byzantium was renamed "Constantinople" after Constantine himself. This is the name it is commonly known as today. ]]> 2021-10-26 18:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845951816 lkjanewa https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845952744 This was part of the campaign to impose Christianity as the state religion. Theodosius thought that celebrating pagan traditions would result in the rise of their religions and customs. I chose this because it is an early representation of religious oppression which we continue to see throughout history.]]> 2021-10-26 18:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lkjanewa/il09vp0woqckg5ro/wish/1845952744