in western civilization we talked about ancient Greece from the time of 2000 B.C. to 700 A.D. we learned that Democracy was developed in Athens during this time and that alexander the great had spread Greek culture and about how Rome became an empire and began conquering other empires 2000 B.C. Minioan civilization prospers to creat 1780 B.C. Hammurabi issues code of law 1500 B.C. Mycenaean culture thrives on Greek mainland 1472 B.C. Hatshepsut woman pharaoh begins her reign 1200 B.C. trojan war takes place 1027 B.C. Zhou Dynasty begins in china 850 B.C. Assyrians expand their empire 500 B.C. Zapotec of Mexico build monte Alban 334 B.C. Alexander the great begins to build his empire 321 B.C. Chandragupta founds Mauryan empire in India
Today in class we talked about Constantine who was a Roman Emperor of Illyrian and Greek origin from 306 to 337 AD. Constantine was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. Although he lived most of his life as a pagan, he joined the Christian faith on his deathbed, being baptized by Eusebius of Nicomedia. Constantine was the Emperor during a dramatic event in 312 at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, after which Constantine claimed the emperorship in the West. According to these sources, Constantine looked up to the sun before the battle and saw a cross of light above it, and with it the Greek words "Ἐν Τούτῳ Νίκα" (in this sign, conquer), often rendered in a Latin version, "in hoc signo vinces" (in this sign, you will conquer). Constantine commanded his troops to adorn their shields with a Christian symbol (the Chi-Rho), and thereafter they were victorious. we also talked about the last leader of Rome who was Romulus Augustus. When he became emperor he w...
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ReplyDeleteA small suggestion: if you hit "return" between the items in your timeline, it might be easier to read. Just a thought!