Medieval centuries

Foundation of Benedictine Order

529

Catholic order ruled by Saint Benedict. Importance: spread of Western monastic tradition, allowed directory for government and monastery, and popularized studies of God

Hegira

622

Muhammad lef his followers to Medina
Importance: escaping of persecution of Meccans

Papal State

756

Beginning of extending of popal control over territories in Central Italy.
Importance: allowed the pope freedom within possessing lands without having loyalty.

Rurik dynasty

862

Rurikxdynasty raised to power in Russia
Importance: foundation of one of the two biggest dynasties in Russia

The Great Schism

1054

Time when the split of Christianity into two Churches happened ( Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox ) .
Importance: appearance of two major Christian branches.

Walk to Canossa

1077

Holly Roman Emperor Henry IV arrived to Canossa to ask for forgiveness from Pope Gregory VII because the former was excommunicated from church.
Importance: The Pope showed much more significance than the king

First Crusade

1096

Beginning of first Christian campaign when Roman Catholics went to Holy Land to recapture it from Muslim control.
Importance: release Jerusalem from Muslims

Modern Parliament

1295

Importance: Edward I established English Parliament

Hundred Years' War

1337

Beginning of the war
Importance: to weaken England and France, that subsequently prevented them from war for dominance over some European territories

Kalmar Union

1397

Union od Denmark, Sweden, Norway formed under the single monarchy.
Importance: to block German expansion into the Baltic region