Intro to World History

Dates “B.C.” stands for “before Christ”, or the time period before the birth of Jesus Christ.*B.C. counts down to year 1 “A.D.” stands for “anno domini”, which means “the year of our Lord”, or the time period after the birth of Jesus Christ.*A.D. counts forward from year 1

Centuries The years 1-99 are the first century… The years 100-199 are the second century… The years 200-299 are the third century… …and so on!

Four Waves of World History

Four Waves of World History Prehistory- period before recorded history

Four Waves of World History Prehistory- period before recorded history Ancient Times- period from beginning of recorded human history to the fall of the Roman Empire (3500 B.C. to 500 A.D.)

Four Waves of World History Prehistory- period before recorded history Ancient Times- period from beginning of recorded human history to the fall of the Roman Empire (3500 B.C. to 500 A.D.) Middle Ages- period from the fall of Rome to the end of the Renaissance (500 to 1500 A.D.)

Four Waves of World History Prehistory- period before recorded history Ancient Times- period from beginning of recorded human history to the fall of the Roman Empire (3500 B.C. to 500 A.D.) Middle Ages- period from the fall of Rome to the end of the Renaissance (500 to 1500 A.D.) Modern Era- period after the middle ages to present day (1500- present)

The Importance of Religion Discussion Questions: How do you think that some religions began? What is good about religion? What is bad about religion? How has religion influenced world history? (Refer to pages 216-217 in your book to see summaries of the main world religions)