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A great Empire with the capitol of Rome. It lasted for over 100 years and has been one of the greatest empires of the world to date. Christianity was its main religion and it was one of the first empires to become Christain.
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He was the emporer of the Biztinian Emporer from 527 to 565. He sought to restore theld western half of the Roman Empire.
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Roman Empire with the capitol of Constantinople in the Middle ages. The empire was at its greates under the rule of Justinian in 555. The official religion of the empire was christianity.
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Muhhamad is born in Mecca, Arabia.
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Muhhamad and his followers journey from Mecca to Medina, where he gained many followers.
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Abu Bakr, the father in law of Muhhamad, takes control of the Islamic Empire and became the first Muslim Caliph since the death of Muhhamad.
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Based in Damascus, the Umayyads controlled one of the largest empires in the world. They were the second of the four Islamic Caliphates.
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The Umayyad Dynasty had its capital at Damascus, which remained from 661-750 when the capital was finally moved to Baghdad.
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The Abbassid dynasty begins, founded by the descendants of Muhhamads Uncle.
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The Abbasid Caliphate, rich in culture, trade, and philosophy, ushers in a new golden age.
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By the end of the fourth Century, Christianity had become the supreme religion of the Roman Empire. As the Roman State fell apart, the church became an increasingy important role in the growth of the new European civilization. In 754, it began to control an area called "The Papal States".
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IN 762, the Abbasids built a new capital city at Baghdad, on the Tigris River, far to the east of the Umayyad Capital at Damascus. The new capital was well placed. It was located on the caravan route from the Mediterranean Sea to Central Asia.
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He was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. Durring his rule he struggled to maintain his power. Eventually he became a contender for the rule of the English throne.
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The Seljuks capture Baghdad in 1055.
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This was a battle between the Norman-French army of Duke William II of Normandy and the English army under King Harold II. It took place onSenlac hill. The Normans were victorious and it was a battle durring the Norman conquest of England.
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Pope Urban II began his reign on the 12th of March, 1088. He was best known for launching the first crusade, and establishing the Roman Curia.
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The Crusades, a series of religious wars, begin as Pope Urban II called for help to the Byzantine Empire, which was faring badly in a war against the Muslims. Only the first Crusade was succesful.
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Durring his reign (1199-1216) England lost alot of land to King Philip of France. He was a very unpopular king and nobody really liked him. Eventually the nobles decided to force him to sign the Magna Carta, which limited the kings power to some extent.
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This was called the "Great Charter". The nobles who were unhappy with John's rule decided to force him to sign this document which limited the monarchs power somewhat. It required the king to ask the nobles before he passed taxes, aswell as giving peasants due process, and a trial by jury. Also if the king didnt follow the laws he could be removed.
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The Mongols begin their invasion of Persia, Syria, and Mesopotamia.
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One of the largest and most deadly pandemic in human history, the plague traveled along the Silk Road to Europe. It wiped out 30 - 60% of the European popoulation, and it took 150 years for the population to recover.
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This religious tribunal was established to maintain Catholocism in the Spanish kingdoms. Originally intended to keep Muslim and Jewish converts in check, the inquisition put thousands of people to death, accusing them of Heresy.
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Founded as the capital for the Fatimid Caliphs.
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Became King of the Franks in 768. He led his people by the sword and the cross. He expanded his kingdom into an empire through his military conquest.
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Was the first king of the franks to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler. He was also a Roman official. First Catholic King to rule over Gaul.
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After the death of Charlamange in 814, the Carolingian Empire began to fall apart. This brought about a rise in Fuedalism. It is both a social and political system, where peasasnts make up the lower class, knights are one step higher, and they answer to lords who answer to the king.
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Pope Leo III crowned Charlamagne as Roman Emporor in 800, which, after his death, gave rise to the notion of Holy Roman Empire to all the States near Central Germany.
