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Millennium: 1st millennium
Centuries: 1st century2nd century3rd century
Decades: 170s  180s  190s  – 200s –  210s  220s  230s
Years: 197 198 199 – 200 – 201 202 203
East-Hem 200ad
The eastern hemisphere in the year 200

The year 200 was a special kind of year called a leap year. It started on a Tuesday in the Julian calendar. This year was a time of many important events around the world, from big changes in empires to new beginnings for ancient civilizations.

What Happened Around the World?

Global Changes

  • The number of people on Earth reached about 257 million. That's a lot of people!

Roman Empire News

Events in India

Asia's Big Moments

  • In China, a powerful warlord named Cao Cao won a big battle called the Battle of Guandu against another warlord, Yuan Shao.
  • In Japan, a queen named Himiko gained more power. Her main city was Yamatai. She started to control many different groups of people.
  • Another Japanese leader, Empress Jingu, sent a large group of ships to attack Korea. The Korean people gave up when they saw the huge ships and offered gifts to Japan.

Discoveries in America

  • The amazing Mayan civilization began its "Classic Age" around this time. This was a very important period for them.
  • The Paracas culture in the Andes mountains came to an end around this year.

Art and Beliefs

Art Creations

Religious Developments

  • A Jewish scholar named Judah ha-Nasi put together important religious writings called the Mishnah. This was a big step in creating Jewish law.
  • A Christian leader named Clement of Alexandria said that musical instruments should not be used with singing in Christian music.
  • The ancient religion of Vedic Brahmanism slowly changed into what we now call Hinduism.

New Lives Began

  • Fei Yi, an important official from the state of Shu, was born around this time. (He died in 253).
  • Ma Jun, a clever inventor, was born. (He died in 265).
  • Wang Ling, a general for the Wei state, was born. (He died in 250).
  • Sun Shao, a general for the Wu state, was born. (He died in 242).
  • Zhou Fang, another general for the Wu state, was born. (He died in 240).
  • Diophantus, a famous Greek mathematician, was born.
  • Marcus Claudius Tacitus, who would later become a Roman Emperor, was born. (He died in 276).
  • Valerian I, another future Roman Emperor, was born.

Lives Ended

  • Chunyu Qiong (killed by Yuan Shao)
  • Dong Cheng (killed by Cao Cao)
  • Gan Ji, a Taoist priest
  • Han Juzi, a general under Yuan Shao
  • Ji Ping (killed by Cao Cao)
  • Ju Shou, an officer of Yuan Shao
  • Lü Weihuang
  • Mi Heng, a well-known scholar and friend of Kong Rong (killed by Huang Zu) (born in 173)
  • Sui Yuanjin
  • Sun Ce, a young leader and older brother of Sun Quan, who founded the Wu Kingdom. He was 25 years old. (born in 175)
  • Tian Feng (killed by Yuan Shao)
  • Wen Chou, a general under Yuan Shao
  • Xu Gong
  • Yan Liang, a general under Yuan Shao
  • Zheng Xuan, a scholar (born in 127)
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