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3000 BCE
Rise of Mesopotaian Religion
During this time, they built ziggurats to honor their gods. Kings were believed to be chosen by their gods, government, and religion intertwined. -
1800 BCE
Monotheism and Abraham
Abraham believed in one god, which was different and started the idea of Monotheism. It soon became the foundation of Judaism, and inspired religion -
1200 BCE
Ten Commandments and Moses
In this period, Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt and received the 10 laws from God. These commandments influence many religions and legal systems today. -
586 BCE
The Babylonian Exile
The Babylonian Empire forced Jews from their home and made to live in Babylon. It influenced beliefs in Christianity and Islam, shaping ideas and faith. -
450 BCE
Greek Philosophy
Philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle began asking questions about life, truth, and justice. They mixed ideas with religion and science. -
30
Jesus of Nazareth CE
Jesus of Nazareth taught about love, forgiveness dn kindness. His life and teachings became the religion of Buddhism. -
313
Christianity Legalized
Constantine, Roman emperor, legalized Christianity, ending years of persecution. The religion grew even quicker and became a powerful force in the Roman Empire. -
610
Muhammad CE
Muhammad received messages from God. He started Islam and united Arabians. His teachings guided and conintues to guide millions of Muslims. -
800
Charlemagne
Charlemagne was crowned the Pope, and showed a lot of influence with the Christian Church and European rulers. He worked with spreading Christianity across his empire and helped his community learn more about religion -
1095
The Crusades
In this period, leaders launched religious wars to take over the Holy Land from the Muslims. The long series of wars was called the Crusades. These wars opened up trade and contact between Europe and the Middle East. -
1250
Religious Learning
In this period, schools and universities were centers for religious education. Great thinkers during this period used logic and ideas from Greek philosophers to understand religious beliefs. -
1348
The Black Death
The Black Death spread quickly through Europe during this time, killing millions of people. Many people began to question the church because their prayers didn't stop the disease. -
1439
Printing Press
The printing press was an invention that benefited people during this time. More people were able to read the Bible and other religious texts. It helped spread new and old religious ideas. -
1492
Reaching the Americas
When Christopher Columbus reached the Americas, European countries sent missionaries to help spread Christianity to Native people. This helped spread the religion around the world, but also harmed cultures. -
1517
Martin Luther
In 1517, Martin wrote the 95 Theses against the Catholic church's practices. New Christian groups were created and helped more people learn to read and study the Bible.