200 facts for kids

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

• The Roman Emperor Septimius Severus traveled to places like Syria, Palestine, and the Arabian Peninsula.
• Palestine became much richer because Emperor Severus made good rules for the area.
• A Roman area called Numidia became an Imperial province. This meant it was now directly controlled by the Emperor.

Events in India

• Rudrasena I, a ruler from the Western Satraps family, became the king of Malwa in ancient 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

• A famous picture was made of Emperor Septimius Severus, his wife Julia Domna, and their sons, Publius Septimius Geta and Caracalla. This picture came from Faiyum, Egypt. You can see it today in a museum in Berlin, Germany.

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)