222 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 4th century BC – 3rd century BC – 2nd century BC |
| Decades: | 250s BC 240s BC 230s BC – 220s BC – 210s BC 200s BC 190s BC |
| Years: | 225 BC 224 BC 223 BC – 222 BC – 221 BC 220 BC 219 BC |
Imagine a time long, long ago, around 222 BC. This was a year filled with important events across the ancient world, from big battles in Greece to new kings in Egypt and changes in powerful empires like Rome and China. Let's explore what happened!
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Major Events Around the World
Battles and New Leaders in Greece
In ancient Greece, a big battle took place called the Battle of Sellasia. Here, the Spartan army, led by their king Cleomenes III, faced a strong alliance. This alliance was made up of the Achaean League (a group of Greek city-states) and the powerful Macedonians. Cleomenes III and his army were defeated, which was a huge moment in Greek history.
Meanwhile, in Egypt, a new pharaoh took the throne. Ptolemy IV became the new king, following in the footsteps of his father, Ptolemy III. This change in leadership marked the start of a new era for ancient Egypt.
Rome Expands Its Power
The Romans were also busy expanding their territory. A Roman general named Marcus Claudius Marcellus led the Roman army to a big victory in the Battle of Clastidium. This win helped Rome take control of an area that would later be known as Cisalpine Gaul, which is part of modern-day Italy.
The Romans continued their conquests and successfully captured the city of Milan. This showed how strong and influential the Roman Republic was becoming in the ancient world.
Changes in Ancient China
Far away in Asia, the State of Qin was a very powerful kingdom in ancient China. In 222 BC, the Qin state continued its expansion. They conquered the state of Yan, another important Chinese state. They also defeated the last remaining defensive forces of the state of Zhao. These victories were part of a larger effort by the Qin state to unite all of China under one rule.
Important People Who Died
- Ptolemy III, who was the king of Egypt before his son Ptolemy IV.
- Ctesibius, a very smart mathematician and inventor from ancient Greece. He was known for his work on things like water clocks.
See also
In Spanish: 222 a. C. para niños
