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550
Justinian was the most famous emperor to rule the Byzantine Empire.
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Period: 570 to Oct 20, 632
Muhammad lays the foundation for the establishment and spread of Islam
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Oct 27, 610
Muhammad prayed in the Mountain of Light and was requested by the Angel Gabriel to spread God's words to the citizens of Makkah.
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Oct 20, 750
Qur'an Goes into Print
Muslim bookmakers begin printing the Qur'an and volumes of poetry and prose. Islam and the Arabic language spread dramatically. -
Oct 20, 750
Muslim Use of Water Power and Paper
Muslims begin using water power for making paper, and constructing canals for transporation and irrigation. -
Period: Oct 20, 750 to Oct 20, 1250
Islamic Golden Age
Islamic culture flourishes as the Golden Age of cooperation between Jews and Muslims in medieval Spain promotes creativity in art, literature, and science. -
Oct 20, 1054
The Great Schism
A schism, a break leads to two seperate Christian churches: Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox. -
Oct 20, 1066
Feudalism Starts in England
William the Conqueror introdues feudalism to England. -
Period: Oct 20, 1096 to Oct 20, 1291
A Series of Crusades
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Oct 20, 1215
The Magna Carta
King John puts his seal to the Magna Carta- the first limit on the King's abosolute power is established. -
Oct 20, 1492
The Reconquista
The Spanish conquer Granada, the last Muslim-held city in Spain, after a centures-long effort to reassert Christian control there. -
Muhammad was persecuted and abandoned by the Quraysh
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Lowercase Letters
The scholars in Charlemagne's schools begin to write with lowercase letters.