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285
Rome split into two regions (Diocletian)
The Roman Emperor Diocletian split the empire into the eastern half (eventually becoming the Byzantine Empire) governed by Constantinople and the western half governed by Rome. -
313
Edict of Milan
Constantine issued the Edict of Milan which formally recognized and accepted Christianity. -
325
Nicene Creed
The Nicaean Creed was a formal document created by the Council of Nicaea which established exactly what the orthodox church did and did not believe. It was meant to clear up any discrepancies that could potentially lead to dissent in the church. -
400
Theodosius II builds wall around Constantinople
In the 5th century Theodosius II build a great wall around Constantinople to further establish it as the center of the Eastern Roman Empire also now known as the Byzantine Empire -
410
Sacking or Rome by Germanic Tribes
In 410, the city of Rome was sacked by the Visigoths, it is often seen as the fall of the Western Roman Empire. -
Period: 476 to Jan 1, 750
Clovis and the Merovingian Dynasty
Clovis was the first king to unite the Frankish kingdoms and is considered the founder of the Merovingian Dynasty who ruled for the next two centuries. -
481
Reign of Clovis
Clovis was the first king to unite the Frankish tribes. -
527
Justinian becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire
Justinian was one of the most influential emperors of the Byzantine Empire. He is famous for creating the Justinian Code which was a reformed version of the original twelve tables, attempting to reunite the western and eastern empire, and building the famous church Hagia Sophia. -
537
Hagia Sophia is built
The Byzantine emperor Justinian built Hagia Sophia after other churches had been destroyed in the riots. Hagia Sophia is still famous for it's advances architecture. -
Jan 11, 630
Muhammad conquers Mecca
After the treaty between the Meccans and Muslims is broken, Muhammad and his army decide to take Mecca -
Jan 26, 661
Ali is murdered (Shia/Sunni split)
When Ali (the caliph ruling over the Muslims) died, it furthered split the Sunnis and Shiites as the Sunnis believed Muhammad appointed no successor and the Shiites believed Ali was the successor. -
Oct 10, 742
Umayyad Empire and the Battle of Tours
The Umayyad Empire (one of the four major caliphates after the death of Muhammad) fought the Frankish forces under Charles Martel. The Franks were victorious and the spreading of Islam into Europe was ceased. -
Period: Apr 28, 750 to Apr 29, 887
Carolingian Dynasty
The Carolingian Dynasty took power after the Merovingian Dynasty. At it's peak, the king Charlemagne became the first emperor or Rome in over three centuries. -
Jun 15, 762
Abbasid Empire builds Baghdad as new capitol
The Abbasid Caliphate gained power after the Umayyad Empire and ruled from Baghdad, Iraq. -
Apr 28, 799
Charlemagne and Harun Al Rashid political relations
Charlemagne and Harun Al Rashid (the fifth Abbasid Caliph) had a very amicable relationship and gave each other many extravagant gifts. This was after the Battle of Tours with the Umayyad Empire. -
Apr 28, 800
Charlemagne and the Renaissance
The Carolingian Renaissance was the first of three medieval renaissances. It occurred mostly during the reign of Charlemagne during the 800s. -
Apr 28, 811
Byzantine Emperor recognizes Charlemagne
In 800 Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as king. Eventually a treaty was formed between forcing the Byzantine Empire to recognize Charlemagne as emperor of the west if he laid down claims to the east.
