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285
Diocletian splits Rome into two regions
As a result of Rome's vast conquering of land, they were unable to govern all of the provinces from one central seat. -
313
Edict of Milan
The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by Constantine allowing the freedom of religion in Rome. -
325
Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed was a statement which tried to unify the Christian Faith by creating a formal set of beliefs in which all sects of Christianity should follow. -
336
Theodosius II builds great wall around Constantinople
These walls, built by Theodosius, were great walls that surrounded Constantinople and proved a great fortification system, defending the city from numerous opposing forces. -
410
The Sacking of Rome
The sacking of Rome was when the Visgoths, a Germanic tribe from Spain, attacked the deteriorating Rome. The Visgoths were led by King Alaric and at the time Rome was no longer the capital of the Roman Empire. -
527
Justinian becomes Emperor of the Byzantine Empire
During his reign, Justinian made many advances that benefited the Byzantine Empire. He was responsible for the Justinian Code, which was a code of laws that lasted in the Byzantine Empire for over 900 years. Justinian also failed to reconquer the western half of Rome, a goal he was determined to set out and do -
537
The Construction of the Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia was built in 537 CE by Justinian to serve as an eastern orthodox Cathedral. It now serves as a mosque and museum. -
Jan 11, 630
Muhammad conquers Mecca
The conquest of Mecca was an important event in Muslim history. Led by the prophet Muhammad, the Muslims conquered Mecca on January 11, 630. -
Jan 26, 661
Ali is assassinated
On January 26, 661, Ali, the last caliph, is assassinated at the Great Mosque of Kufa by a swordsman. Ali ends up dying two days later as a result of his wounds. This historical event in Muslim history resulted in the eventual split between the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam.