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285
Rome split in half by Diocletian
Rome was getting to big for one emperor to handle, so he split it in half -
313
Edict of Milan
This established religious tolerance for all religions, but especially Christianity. -
325
Nicaea Creed
The basic set of beliefs for all Christians around the world to follow. The First Council of Nicaea drafted it. -
410
Sacking of Rome
The Visigoths viciously attacked and sacked the great city of Rome -
447
Wall is Built Around Constantinople
Theodosius II built a huge wall, making Constantinople the new capital of Eastern Roman Empire -
Period: 476 to Apr 29, 750
Clovis and the Merovingian Dynasty
This includes the Reign of Clovis -
527
Justinian becomes Emperor
Justinian, the most famous and successful emperor, is crowned -
537
Hagia Sophia is built
The Hagia Sophia is a massive building that once served as a church and a mosque -
Jan 11, 630
Muhammad Conquers Mecca
Muhammad the founder of Islam, takes back his home village, the holy land of Mecca -
Apr 28, 661
Ali is murdered, and Islam is split into Sunni/Shia
After Ali was killed, the rising tensions within Islam finally broke, and Islam was split into two -
Apr 28, 723
Battle of Tours
This was where Charles Martel stopped the spread of Islam into Europe -
Period: Apr 28, 750 to Apr 29, 888
Carolingian Dynasty
This includes Charlemagne, and Diplomatic relations with Huran Al Rashid -
Apr 28, 762
Baghdad is new capital
After the victory of the Abbasid Empire, the establish Baghdad as their new capital
