Unit Three Project Timeline of World History from 63 B.C. to 1609 A.D Due: Friday, October 23rd We are creating a World History Timeline to use during our study of Church History. Below you will find one item from history highlighted. This is the event you will be researching. 1. Research your item and answer the following questions: a. When did this event take place b. Where did this event take place c. Describe the event and its impact on world history 2. Once you have researched the above information, you will write a report to share with the class. Your report must follow these guidelines: a. Be typed b. Use 12 point, Time New Roman font c. Double spaced d. Make sure you have a proper heading e. Make sure you use full sentences. f. Minimum length is one page 3. One a separate piece of white paper you are to create a symbol that identifies your event. For example: If my event were the Civil War I might draw the confederate and union flags. 4. In class we will use your symbols to create a timeline. Rome appoints Herod King of Judea English seaman Francis Drake sails round the world Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, is established by the London Company in southeast Virginia Italian Galileo Galilei confirms that the sun is the centre of the universe City of Pompeii destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius The Temple in Jerusalem destroyed by the Romans Completion of the Colosseum amphitheatre in Rome Constantine becomes sole emperor of the Roman Empire General Pompey captures Jerusalem for Rome First invasions of Europe by Huns from central Asia Fall of Rome Attila the Hun attacks western Europe Great Wall of China completed Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks Bubonic plague or Black Death reaches Europe Guttenburg printing press invented Artist Michelangelo born Christopher Columbus, financed by Spain, makes the first of four voyages to the New World. He lands in the Bahamas Construction of basilica of St Peter's in Rome Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León lands on the coast of Florida. Reign of Henry VIII in England Reign of Elizabeth I of England Britain begins its slave trade in Africa Birth of English playwright William Shakespeare Mission San Diego, the first California Mission, is started by Junipero Serra Vikings make their first raids on the coasts of Britain William Duke of Normandy, defeats Harold of England at Battle of Hastings English King John seals Magna Carta, giving more power to barons Explorer Marco Polo born in Venice American Revolution takes place