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500
Roman Empire
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. -
Period: 500 to Sep 12, 1500
Early Medieval Ages
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527
Emporer Justinian
He was the emporer of the Biztinian Emporer from 527 to 565. He sought to restore theld western half of the Roman Empire. -
555
Byzantine Empire
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. -
570
Birth of Prophet Muhhamad
Muhhamad is born in Mecca, Arabia. -
Jan 1, 622
Muhhamads Hijrah
Muhhamad and his followers journey from Mecca to Medina, where he gained many followers. -
Jan 1, 632
Abu Bakr takes control of Islamic Empire
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. -
Sep 12, 661
Umayyad Dynnasty
Based in Damascus, the Umayyads controlled one of the largest empires in the world. They were the second of the four Islamic Caliphates. -
Sep 13, 661
Center of the Muslim World: Damascus
The Umayyad Dynasty had its capital at Damascus, which remained from 661-750 when the capital was finally moved to Baghdad. -
Sep 12, 750
The Abbassid Dynasty is formed
The Abbassid dynasty begins, founded by the descendants of Muhhamads Uncle. -
Sep 13, 750
Golden Age of Islam
The Abbasid Caliphate, rich in culture, trade, and philosophy, ushers in a new golden age. -
Sep 13, 754
Roman Catholic Church
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". -
Jan 1, 762
Center of the Muslim World: Baghdad
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. -
Sep 18, 1028
William of Normandy
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. -
Sep 12, 1055
Seljuk Turks form Dynasty
The Seljuks capture Baghdad in 1055. -
Sep 18, 1066
Battle of Hastings
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. -
Mar 12, 1088
Pope Urban II
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. -
Jan 1, 1096
The Crusades
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. -
Sep 18, 1166
King John
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. -
Sep 18, 1215
Magna Carta
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. -
Jan 1, 1251
Mongolian Invasion
The Mongols begin their invasion of Persia, Syria, and Mesopotamia. -
Jan 1, 1348
The Black Death
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. -
Sep 27, 1480
Spanish Inquisition
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. -
Center of the Muslim World: Cairo
Founded as the capital for the Fatimid Caliphs. -
Charlamange
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. -
Clovis
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. -
Feudalism
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. -
The Holy Roman Empire
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.
