Comparative Chinese/Roman history
551 BC Birth of Confucius, ideas of an ethical ordered society.
206 BC to 220AD Han Dynasty, the “true” establishment of the Chinese state.
218 BC Hannibal conquers Spain, crosses the Alps and defeats the Romans.
214 BC Emperor Qin indentures thousands to link existing city walls into a Great Wall.
183 BCE Hannibal defeated by Romans, and takes poison to evade capture.
c100 BC Silk Road between China & Middle East sees Chinese goods in Rome.
c100 BC Buddhism first appears in China.
55-54 BCE Romans invade Britain
30 BCE Antony & Cleopatra commit suicide, Egypt becomes Roman Province.
27CE Jesus begins his ministry
46CE Paul begins his missionary journeys
67 AD Han Emperor Ming sent a mission to India to invite Buddhist monks to his court.
132 CE Sun dials, water clocks, astronomical instruments and paper in use.
166 CE Reported arrival of an emissary from Rome bringing ivory and other gifts.
380 CE Christianity official religion of Roman Empire.